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The Central Alberta skiing community has never had it so good

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Let it snow. Let it snow. Let it snow.

While that chorus may not be on the lips of legions of exasperated snow shovellers, its sweet music to those who like their winters white.

Central Alberta ski areas — both downhill and cross-country — haven’t had it so good in years.

“Amazing. Best ever,” is how Brian Johnson describes cross-country trails around Red Deer.

“I’ve been skiing for over 20 years and we’ve never had a winter like this, for having so much snow and so early. It’s our earliest start we’ve ever had,” said Johnson, a Hunting Hills High School teacher, who also coaches dozens of local cross-country skiers and competitive racers.

Typically, the new year is considered the start of the training season for many skiers but Johnson was able to take his racers out by mid-November.

ENVY OF ALBERTA ‘I’ve been skiing for over 20 years and we’ve never had a winter like this.’

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Top: Enjoying the soft groomed slopes a skier makes his way down the Powder Horn run at Canyon Ski Resort on Friday morning.

Above: A group of young snowboarders begin a lesson on the beginner slope.

They not only got an earlier start but they were able to ski areas — such as the hills at River Bend Golf and Recreation Area — that usually don’t get enough ski-able snow until mid-January.

“We are the envy of Alberta. I’ve talked to all the skiers, and go to the races around the province, and nobody can believe we’ve had four feet of snow in Red Dee They are just amazed.”

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This week’s chinook shouldn’t pose an problems, he said. any “We have so much cold in that snow pa pack, a couple of days of warm isn’t goin to affect it.” ing Local competitive skiers will get an op opportunity to showcase local conditi tions at the Alberta Cup at River Bend, w which is expected to attract up to 300 p participants from across the province o Jan. 25 and 26. on At Canyon Ski Resort, powder lovers a enjoying ideal conditions with 120 are cm of snowfall recorded this winter.

“These are probably the best conditions that Canyon has seen out here since the hill first opened in 1965,” said co-owner David Martel.

Martel said he was talking to the Martinek family, who owned the hill until June 2010, and “they said they waited for this for 43 years,” he said with a laugh.

It’s tough to get a handle on visitor numbers yet, but he’s noticed a shift in clientele.

“One thing we can determine is we are getting more of the avid skier out here that might typically go to the mountains to catch a powder day. We are now capturing them out here and they’re enjoying great conditions minutes from home.”

The recent warm temperatures won’t hurt conditions.

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Wearing just a T-shirt Clayton Davidson, 19, of Rimbey, checks out his text messages as he heads down to the ski lift at Medicine Lodge Ski Hill earlier this month.

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In this photo provided by Olympictorch2014.com, performers dressed in folk costumes welcome the Olympic torch relay with Russian traditional bread-and-salt in Belgorod, a city about 600 km south of Moscow, Russia, Friday. The 65,000-km Sochi torch relay, which started on Oct. 7, is the longest in Olympic history. The torch has traveled to the North Pole on a Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker and has even been flown into space.

“We’ve got such a large base it takes a lot of warm days to affect that base,” he said.

Even better, the weather is expected to draw people to the hill who may have stayed home during some of this winter’s regular cold snaps.

Martel said for many, winter is all about snow and this year delivered. “I don’t know anybody who likes it to be cold and brown outside.”

This year, a pilot project was launched at Canyon that allows skiers or snowboarders to buy lift tickets at the upper parking lot on weekends and begin their day at the top of the hill. It is not set up for rentals or the tube park but has been a popular option for those with their own equipment.

Canyon is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

At Medicine Lodge Ski Hill, near Bentley, the number of skiers and snowboarders hitting the slopes on a typical day at the volunteer-run hill has doubled to about 180.

“The crowds have been up, but I think that’s everywhere kind of due to the amount of snow,” said Bud Offet, 71, who has volunteered at the hill for 40 years. “With this amount of snow, it gets people wanting to go skiing.

“I’m guessing we’ve had about four feet of snowfall.”

Another plus is that the cold weather has eased so families with young children can come out.

The ski hill is owned by the Town of Bentley and run by a dedicated group of about a dozen volunteers. It is open on weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and some Wolf Creek School Division holidays, including Jan. 30 and 31 this month.

Life is also good at Innisfail Ski Hill.

“It’s probably one of the better seasons we’ve had in a few years,” said Brent Jackson, a local pharmacist and president of the volunteer society that owns and runs the hill.

“Last year was pretty good. This year’s a bit better with a lot more snowfall, of course.

“We’ve had good attendance with lots of kids and new families out.”

The society hasn’t crunched attendance numbers yet, but at a rough guess he said numbers are up 30 to 40 per cent. That’s good news for the society, which like all volunteer groups can always use funds.

The hill is open on Wednesdays from 7 to 9:30 p.m., Saturdays from 1 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9:30 p.m. and Sundays and public holidays from 1 to 5 p.m. pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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BY SUSAN ZIELINSKI ADVOCATE STAFF A former Red Deer teacher and vice-principal who pleaded guilty to raping one of his students in the 1970s has yet to be sentenced.

Warren Dexter Fertig, 73, pleaded guilty in November to one count of rape in connection with sexual activities involving a student when she was 12 to 15 years old and he was 35 to 37.

His sentencing hearing began on Friday in Red Deer provincial court but did not conclude. A new date was to be set for continuation of the hearing.

Judge Norman Mackie required more sentencing information.

On Friday, the 37-year-old victim, who read her victim impact statement aloud in court, said she felt trapped and powerless to stop what Fertig did to her.

“He raped me for three long years,” she told the court.

“Mr. Fertig’s actions brought my childhood to a sudden and tragic end.”

She said he struck up a friendship with her on her first day of junior high at River Glen School.

Rapes occurred between May 1, 1975, and Sept.

30, 1977, when Fertig drove her home from sports activities and parked in farmer’s field or back alleys. It also occurred when she babysat for his family.

She didn’t escape the abuse until she graduated from River Glen.

She said she felt deep shame, profound sadness

Blackfalds development makes history

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF It’s boom time in Blackfalds.

The town announced on Friday that it is celebrating its most active development year in history.

A record $75.5 million in development and building permits were issued last year. In all, 520 permits were issued.

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Records were also set in residential housing, with 282 permits issued last year compared with 206 in 2012. The dollar value of permits was up $3.5 million over the $45.5 million posted in 2012.

To get a clearer sense of how hot the local housing market is, consider that in 2011, 130 housing permits worth $26.1 million were issued.

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and feelings of unworthiness, and decided to come forward to police only after her mother died.

She said she could not shake off the fear and trauma she experienced. It made her anxious, distrustful of people and extremely overprotective of her own children.

“I’ve had to accept this deep wound will always be a part of me.”

Crown prosecutor Jason Snider was seeking a twoto-four-year prison sentence.

He said in a psychological report that Fertig did not appear to understand the gravity of the impact on his victim and didn’t view her as having been a child.

When asked if he wanted to say anything to the court, Fertig said he could not adequately express his remorse for his crime and regretted the impact it had on his victim.

“I chose to enter a guilty plea so all the people I hurt will not be put through any more suffering than they already have,” said Fertig, who left teaching in 1977.

Defence lawyer Alain Hepner argued for a conditional sentence of two years less a day to be served in the community under strict conditions. He said his client’s risk to re-offend was low, he had no criminal record and pleaded guilty, which prevented the need for a trial.

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — Taxpayers will be footing the bill for an entourage of at least 30 business people and community leaders to accompany Prime Minister Stephen Harper on his Middle East visit starting this weekend, his spokesman says.

Air travel and some accommodation costs will be paid out of government coffers, although full details of the final tally are not yet available, Jason MacDonald said Friday.

There is also as yet no complete list of all of those who will be accompanying Harper on the trip, MacDonald said.

But MacDonald said the list includes at least 30 people. An unknown number of other people are flying to Israel on their own dime. “It’s still in flux. It is a significant delegation,� he said. “As far as who pays, typically when people are invited to fly with the prime minister on a trip like this, as part of the delegation, the government of Canada will cover the costs for the travel.�

MacDonald said a cost estimate was not available.

Media organizations that are travelling with the prime minister are paying $8,000 a head, a price tag

that includes ground transport and access to communication facilities.

Harper’s delegation will include business leaders, and leaders from various communities, including cultural communities, MacDonald said.

They were invited because they will be taking part in business meetings and cultural events on the trip, he added.

Harper will also bring a sizable entourage of his cabinet for portions of the trip, including Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird, Employment Minister Jason Kenney, Industry Minister James Moore and Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver.

Development Minister Christian Paradis and Trade Minister Ed Fast are also part of the delegation, MacDonald said. “Tomorrow I’ll be joining the prime minister as we depart for Israel,� Paradis writes in an email distributed to Conservative supporters Friday to promote a special section of Harper’s website dedicated to the trip. “I don’t want you to miss out on this historic trip to the Holy Land.�

Other “caucus colleagues� will be on the plane, but MacDonald was unable to name which other Conservative MPs or senators might be making the trip.

Harper is to spend a week in Israel, the West Bank

and Jordan. He will meet Israeli and Palestinian leaders, as well as the king of Jordan.

Harper is also to address the Israeli parliament, known as the Knesset — the first Canadian prime minister to do so. He will also receive an honorary degree from Tel Aviv University.

Harper will promote commercial relations, as well as and peace and security in the region, said MacDonald.

The ongoing Syrian civil war, the Iran nuclear crisis and the Middle East peace process will be on the agenda.

It’s Harper’s first visit to Israel since winning power in 2006, though he wasted little time in shifting his government’s Middle East policy towards the Jewish state.

In the summer of the 2006, while Israeli warplanes were pounding Lebanon after Hezbollah militants kidnapped an Israeli soldier, Harper characterized the response as “measured.�

That comment angered Canadians of Arab and Muslim descent, and was widely viewed by analysts as marking a significant shift away from Canada’s traditional role as an honest broker in the Middle East.

Harper has also created a warm relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has called Harper a friend of Israel.

Consultant to assess Sylvan Lake’s planning process sociates will be in town on Tuesday and Wednesday to meet with local representatives. Local developers, landowners and others with a stake in development issues have been invited to a Wednesday morning meeting to provide input.

Council also plans to take another look at its Waterfront Redevelopment Area, which was established several years ago. Adopted along with it was a pattern book that outlines a consistent Cape Cod-like theme and height restrictions for new developments.

However, some developers have complained that the pattern book is too restrictive and has scared away development. “That pattern books is definitely under review,� said McIntyre.

“There is nothing wrong with architectural guidelines when it comes to development. But certainly the pattern book is going to be scrutinized to make sure it is not holding back quality developments.�

To further spur development, council voted in its last budget to hold the line on non-residential taxes.

As well, the town is exploring suitable annexation targets to provide land for future residential and non-industrial growth. “Council has essentially initiated a full review of our planning processes,� said McIntyre. “We are really looking for ways that we can work with the business community to make sure our town is growing in a healthy way.� pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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ing contractors were phoning the city looking for another place to dump their loads.

The city doesn’t want snow dumped at unapproved sites because of potential issues around drainage, dangerous debris and the environmental impact.

City narrows down search for alternative snow dump

Police watchdog clears officers in crash that killed man and abducted woman

The City of Red Deer has narrowed down its search for a new snow storage site to three locations.

Fifty-three spots were looked at for temporary storage before the top three were chosen.

Alberta Environment will review the short list and decide next week which one the city can use. At that point the city will work to make the new site operational as soon as possible.

The city temporarily closed its two snow storage sites to private contractors on Thursday. Snow clear-

MEDICINE HAT — An Alberta agency that investigates the actions of police in serious matters has ruled that officers did not cause the deaths of two people in a car crash following a high-speed chase.

Police said they have labelled the case a murdersuicide. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team, known as ASIRT, said in a release Friday that investigators found evidence a woman was taken against her will from a home in Medicine Hat on Nov. 22. At the time, police said a woman in distress

had called 911. When officers arrived at the house, no one was home but there were signs of a struggle. “Police located a motor vehicle believed to be associated with the abduction and attempted to stop it,� the ASIRT release said. “However, the vehicle fled.�

City police followed the vehicle and, as the chase continued west outside the community, RCMP got involved.

Police earlier said that during the police chase, the vehicle’s passenger opened and closed, and officers believed the woman was in “imminent danger.�

ASIRT said the vehicle was travelling up to 177 km/h before it turned onto a secondary highway, then suddenly veered into the path of a semi truck.

Branden Anderson, 27, and his passenger 33-yearold Crystal Trotchie, were killed.

The truck driver received minor injuries.

Friends on social media said Anderson and Trotchie were married but had recently separated.

They had two children.

BY PAUL COWLEY ADVOCATE STAFF Town of Sylvan Lake is taking a hard look at its planning system to find ways to foster more commercial and industrial growth. “We’ve had over the years frustrations expressed by the business community that they were receiving delays and having trouble basically developing in the town,� said Mayor Sean McIntyre.

A planning consultant has been brought in to assess the town’s planning processes to ensure it’s as efficient and effective as possible.

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BLACKFALDS: Location key Mayor Melodie Stol said the community owes much of its success to its location. “Central Alberta in general is quite popular. We have a great location within the province of Alberta and there’s been a healthy economy in this area and there’s lots going on in Central Alberta.�

Blackfalds also has much to offer. Its lot prices are lower than Sylvan Lake or Red Deer and there is a wide variety of lot sizes, price points and builders for home buyers to choose from, said Stol. “I would also say that Blackfalds is investing in some of those community amenities that people are looking for.�

The $17.3-million Abbey Master Builder Centre, which features a fieldhouse, gym, fitness centre, walking track, indoor playground and meeting areas, is due to open in mid-March.

While Blackfalds has a reputation as a bedroom community, as it develops more jobs are being created locally. It also serves as a good family community for those employed in the oilpatch and similar industries where their work may be far afield.

Stol said while she’s not sure the town can top last year’s growth she doesn’t see any signs of momentum slowing. “That’s a pretty phenomenal number that we saw in 2013. But I wouldn’t be surprised if it came close to those numbers next year.� pcowley@reddeeradvocate.com

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Friday called for an end to the government’s control of phone data from hundreds of millions of Americans, and he promised that “we will not monitor the communications of heads of state and government of our close friends and allies.”

The president said Friday he will end the program “as it currently exists.”

He called for extending some privacy protections to foreign citizens whose communications are scooped up by the U.S. The moves are more sweeping than many U.S. officials had been anticipating.

Obama, in a highly anticipated speech after months of revelations about U.S. spying by former National Security Agency analyst Edward Snowden, said intelligence officials have not intentionally abused the program to invade privacy.

But the president also said he believes critics have been right to argue that without proper safeguards, the

data collection could be used to obtain more information about Americans’ private lives and open the door to more intrusive programs.

Obama said the U.S. had a “special obligation” to re-examine its intelligence capabilities because of the potential for trampling on civil liberties.

He also sought to reassure allies and others overseas.

“The bottom line is that people around the world - regardless of their nationality - should know that the United States is not spying on ordinary people who don’t threaten our national security, and that we take their privacy concerns into account. This applies to foreign leaders as well,” he said.

He added, “The leaders of our close friends and allies deserve to know that if I want to learn what they think about an issue, I will pick up the phone and call them, rather than turning to surveillance.”

The leaks from Snowden, a fugitive now living in Russia, included revelations the U.S. was monitoring the phone of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, sparking intense anger in Europe.

Obama mentioned “Mr. Snowden” by name and said the “sensational”

revelations of classified spying programs could impact U.S. operations for years to come.

While the president has said he welcomed the review of the nation’s sweeping surveillance programs, it’s all but certain the review would not have happened without the leaks.

Obama warned, however, that “we cannot unilaterally disarm our intelligence agencies.” He added, “We know that the intelligence services of other countries, including some who feign surprise over the Snowden disclosures, are constantly probing our government and private sector networks.”

But he said the U.S. must be held to a higher standard. “No one expects China to have an open debate about their surveillance programs, or Russia to take the privacy concerns of citizens into account,” he said.

Civil libertarians said Obama did not go far enough to protect privacy and prevent abuse.

“Shifting the storage of information does not address the fundamental problem: the collection of mass personal data in the first place,” Steven W. Hawkins, executive director of Amnesty International USA, said in a statement.

Key questions about the future of the surveillance apparatus remain.

While Obama wants to strip the NSA of its ability to store the phone records, he offered no recommendation for where the data should be moved. Instead, he gave the intelligence community and the attorney general 60 days to study options.

He also immediately ordered intelligence agencies to get a secretive court’s permission before accessing such records.

Privacy advocates say moving the data outside the government’s control could minimize the risk of unauthorized or overly broad searches by the NSA. The changes are expected to be met with criticism from some in the intelligence community, who have been pressing Obama to keep the surveillance programs largely intact.

Snowden faces espionage charges in the U.S. but is currently living in Russia, where he was granted temporary asylum. Some privacy advocates have pressed Obama to grant him amnesty or a plea deal if he returns to the U.S., but the White House has so far dismissed those ideas.

Benedict defrocked 400 Uganda’s president opposes tough new anti-gay bill priests for sex abuse

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VATICAN CITY — A document obtained by The Associated Press on Friday shows Pope Benedict XVI defrocked nearly 400 priests over just two years for sexually molesting children.

The statistics for 2011 and 2012 show a dramatic increase over the 171 priests removed in 2008 and 2009, when the Vatican first provided details on the number of priests who have been defrocked. Prior to that, it had only publicly revealed the number of alleged cases of sexual abuse it had received and the number of trials it had authorized.

While it’s not clear why the numbers spiked in 2011, it could be because 2010 saw a new explosion in the number of cases reported in the media in Europe and beyond.

The document was prepared from data the Vatican had been collecting and was compiled to help the Holy See defend itself before a UN committee this week in Geneva.

Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, the Vatican’s UN ambassador in Geneva, referred to just one of the statistics in the course of eight hours of oftentimes pointed criticism and questioning from the UN human rights committee.

The statistics were compiled from the Vatican’s own annual reports about the activities of its various offices, including the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, which handles sex

abuse cases. Although public, the annual reports are not readily available or sold outside Rome and are usually found in Vatican offices or Catholic university libraries.

An AP review of the reference books shows a remarkable evolution in the Holy See’s in-house procedures to discipline pedophiles since 2001, when the Vatican ordered bishops to send cases of all credibly accused priests to Rome for review.

Then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger took action after determining that bishops around the world weren’t following church law to put accused clerics on trial in church tribunals. Bishops routinely moved problem priests from parish to parish.

For centuries, the church has had its own in-house procedures to deal with priests who sexually abuse children. One of the chief accusations from victims is that bishops put the church’s own procedures ahead of civil law enforcement by often suggesting victims keep accusations quiet while they are dealt with internally.

The maximum penalty for a priest convicted by a church tribunal is essentially losing his job: being defrocked, or removed from the clerical state. There are no jail terms and nothing to prevent an offender from raping again.

KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s president opposes an anti-gay bill passed by lawmakers that calls for life imprisonment for gays, even as he characterizes homosexuals as “abnormal” who should be rehabilitated, according to excerpts of his letter to the speaker of parliament.

President Yoweri Museveni’s opposition to the bill comes despite pressure from evangelicals as well from lawmakers from his own party.

But Frank Mugisha, a prominent Ugandan gay activist, said gays are not celebrating the president’s words that were published Friday in Kampala’s Daily Monitor newspaper, noting that his characterization of gays “creates more hatred” of them.

In his letter to parliament speaker Rebecca Kadaga, written days after lawmakers passed the bill in December, Museveni called for the bill to be revised and wondered what to do “with an abnormal person? Do we kill him/ her? Do we imprison him/her? Or we do contain him/her?” Museveni said homosexuals need economic rehabili-

tation, not the threat of punishment.

Museveni has previously warned of serious consequences for Uganda’s foreign relations if a bill proposing severe punishment for gays is passed.

Some European countries have threatened to cut development assistance to Uganda if the bill becomes law.

Ugandan anti-gay activists accuse Western homosexuals of “recruiting” impoverished Ugandan children, and Museveni addressed this concern in his letter.

“We should legislate harshly against those people with money, from within and from without, who take advantage of the desperation of our youth to lure them into these abnormal and deviant behaviours,” Museveni wrote, adding that he would support a life sentence for those who “lure normal youth” into homosexual acts.

Sarah Kagingo, a spokeswoman for the presidency, confirmed that Museveni wrote the letter and said he genuinely believes “the way forward is rehabilitation” for gays.

Homosexuality is already illegal in Uganda under a colonial-era law that criminalizes acts “against the order of nature.”

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Taliban strike Kabul eatery 16 KILLED, INCLUDING FOREIGNERS

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS KABUL, Afghanistan — A suicide bomber blew himself up outside a Kabul restaurant filled with foreigners and affluent Afghans, while two gunmen snuck in through the back door and opened fire Friday in a brazen dinnertime attack that killed 16 people, officials said.

The Taliban claimed responsibility within an hour of the attack against La Taverna du Liban, part of a stepped-up campaign of violence against foreign and government interests to send a message that the militants are not going anywhere as the U.S.-led coalition winds down its combat mission at the end of the year. The bombing served as a reminder that although militant violence in the capital has dropped off in recent months, insurgents remain capable of carrying out attacks inside the most heavily guarded areas.

Security officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to release the information, said the assault began with the suicide bomber detonating his explosives at the front door of the restaurant, located in an area housing several embassies, non-governmental organizations and the homes and offices of Afghan officials.

As chaos ensued, the two other attackers entered through the kitchen and began shooting. They were later killed by security guards, said Interior Ministry spokesman Sediq Sediqi.

Kabul police chief Gen. Mohammad Zahir Zahir said the 16 people killed were all inside the restaurant. He said foreigners and Afghans were among the dead, but he did not provide a breakdown. Officials said at least four other people were wounded.

The International Monetary Fund’s representative in Afghanistan, Wabel Abdallah, was among those killed, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said in a statement. The 60-year-old from Lebanon was appointed to the position in 2008.

Four U.N. employees who “reportedly could have been present in close proximity to the scene of the attack” remained “unaccounted for,” said Ari Gaitanis, a spokesman for the U.N. mission in Afghanistan. The mission said in a statement that some of its staff “may be among the dead” and was verifying the status of personnel in Kabul.

“I strongly condemn the targeting of civilians in any form, and, in particular, the continued use of suicide bombers,” said the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan and head of UNAMA, Jan Kubis. “This violence is unacceptable and must stop immediately.”

Britain’s Foreign Office confirmed late Friday that a British national was among the dead.

In Washington, State Department spokeswoman

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Malian forces arrest ex-Islamic tribunal judge Houka Houka Ag Alfousseyni BAMAKO, Mali — Malian authorities say forces have arrested a former judge from the Islamic tribunal that meted out punishments while Timbuktu was under jihadist rule.

The government announced in a statement that Malian forces on Friday had arrested Houka Houka Ag Alfousseyni.

Ag Alfousseyni served as a judge during the rule of Ansar Dine, an Islamic extremist group with links to al-Qaida that ruled across northern Mali in 2012.

A French-led military operation launched one year ago flushed the jihadists from power though many sought refuge in the surrounding desert.

The government said Ag Alfousseyni was arrested midday in the Timbuktu region.

During the extremist rule of Ansar Dine, a public execution was carried out and women were whipped for going out in public unveiled.

The dead body of an Afghan civilian lies on a hospital table after a suicide attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, Friday. A Taliban suicide bomber and two gunmen on Friday attacked a Lebanese restaurant that is popular with foreigners and affluent Afghans in Kabul, a brazen attack that left 16 dead, including foreigners dining inside and two other gunmen, officials said.

Jen Psaki said the U.S. condemns “this despicable act of terrorism in the strongest possible terms.” She said that information about the attack is still coming in, but all U.S. Embassy personnel are accounted for.

Deputy Afghan Interior Minister Ayoub Salangai said in a tweet that the dead included four women.

The restaurant, like most facilities that are frequented by foreign diplomats, aid workers, journalists and businessmen in the war-weary country, has no signs indicating its location and is heavily secured. It sits on a small side street just off a bumpy semi-paved road in a house with low ceilings and an enclosed patio but no windows.

Bags of dirt are piled up around it to act as blast

walls, and guests must go through a series of steel airlocks, where they are searched, before entering.

The surrounding area is full of police and security guards to protect against insurgent attacks, which have increased in recent months around the country.

Police at the scene did not allow reporters near the restaurant, located in the diplomatic quarter of the central Wazir Akbar Khan area, as they rushed to help the wounded and ensure there were no more gunmen.

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the attack, which he said targeted foreign officials dining at what he described as a “hotel.”

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Intel plans to trim more than 5,000 jobs from its workforce this year in an effort to boost its earnings amid waning demand for its personal computer chips.

The Santa Clara, Calif., company confirmed the job cuts Friday, the day after Intel Corp. reported its profit and revenue had fallen for the second consecutive year.

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Intel’s financial performance has been slumping because the company didn’t adapt quickly enough as the growing popularity of smartphones and tablet computers undercut sales of PCs running on its chips. Most mobile devices don’t run on Intel’s processors.

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Free of nuts or nutty ideas?

IMPOSING PROHIBITIONS ON CERTAIN FOODS MAY BE GETTING OUT OF HAND Vaughan, Ont., city councillors were understandably scratching their heads last year when a parent complained her Grade 1 daughter’s school failed to designate the school yard a “nut-free space.”

Donna Giustizia insisted four oak trees from a park straddling the school yard be removed because her daughter was allergic to acorns.

Giustizia told council that saplings dropping tree nuts on RICK school property ZEMANEK infringed on her daughter’s right to a nut-free space.

In another incident, Toronto-area parent Tony Perfetto looks around the kitchen first thing in the morning wondering what to make his seven-year-old daughter for school lunch.

Perfetto puts together jelly and margarine sandwiches so his daughter complies with a ban in her Grade 1 class, imposed by the school, on eggs, dairy products, peanuts, nut trees, sesame seeds, melon and avocado.

There’s one student in her class allergic to all those food groups. St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic School in September addressed the problem by prohibiting any students from bringing food to school that might trigger a reaction by that child.

And in Hamilton, a mother has filed a human rights complaint against her six-year-old daughter’s school for failing to accommodate the child’s lifethreatening allergy to eggs and dairy products.

Lynne Glover pulled her daughter out of Grade 1 class at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Elementary School after it refused to ban from its snack list milk and egg products — including puddings, yogurts, cheese, chocolates on Valentine’s Day, and bake sale and pizza days.

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Glover says she wants to “bring to light (in her human rights complaint) the fact that children have the right to a barrier-free education. Anything short of that is discrimination.”

These issues raise the contentious debate over what lengths authorities must go and how far must parents sacrifice the health of their children to accommodate a few students?

Eggs, milk, cheese and other diary products are indisputably healthy for the majority of children. And while school is in session for most the year, a good portion of the child’s eating habits will take place at school, making it all the more important that those children are eating healthy.

Parents of a child with life-threatening food allergies are understandably concerned, and shouldn’t be faulted for coming to the defence of their children.

“I can understand it can be frustrating if you don’t have a child with a food allergy,” said Laurie Harada, executive director of Anaphylaxis Canada.

“It’s very difficult to understand that these kids aren’t just being fussy about

not eating something. This can do them harm.”

But some experts maintain that imposing prohibition on foods may be getting out of hand, according to a recent report in the National Post.

In commenting on the acorn complaint, “This is ridiculous on too many levels to even engage (in a debate),” said Nicholas Christakis, a professor of medical sociology at Harvard Medical School and a critic of nut policies in school.

Vaughan city Coun. Sandra Yeung Racco shares the same view.

“For as many people that may be allergic to acorns, I’m sure there’s a lot of people that are allergic to bees.

What are we going to do about that?

Are we going to exterminate all the bees?”

Other experts say education is the key in this debate. “My feelings are that we cannot childproof the whole world, we have to world-proof our children,” said Lenore Skenazy, New York author of Free Range Parenting.

“If it is dangerous for some kids to encounter an acorn, those kids have to

be taught not to touch them, because there are trees all over, not just near the school,” said Skenazy.

“The best way to keep them safe is to train them to take care of themselves, not to cut down all the trees they may ever walk under anywhere.”

Interestingly, some studies show an increase in allergy prevalence today which Barrie, Ont., immunologist Dr. David Fischer attributes in part on increased consumption of processed food. Now there’s a scary thought.

Fischer is among some experts who questions the wisdom of making schools allergy-free, and points to education as the logical solution. One day, he told the National Post, today’s younger children are going to live in a world with peanuts and cheese. They must learn avoidance skills.

“There’s been a great debate about that and there’s been no resolution,” he said.

Meanwhile, the acorn complaint has since been withdrawn.

Rick Zemanek is a former Advocate editor.

Geo-engineering appears in trouble WE WILL LIKELY GO INTO RUNAWAY WARMING LATER THIS CENTURY Bad news on the climate front. It was already clear that we are very likely to break through all the “do not exceed” limits and go into runaway warming later this century, because greenhouse emissions have not dropped, are not dropping, and probably will not drop.

We did have a fall-back pos i t i o n , which was to counter the warming by geo-engineering — but now the leading technique for geoengineering also looks like it will not work.

In a paper published this GWYNNE month in EnviDYER ronmental Research Letters, three researchers at Reading University in England have shown that trying to cool the planet by putting large amounts of sulphur dioxide into the stratosphere would lead to a 30 per cent decline in rainfall in most of the tropics.

That would mean permanent drought conditions in countries like Indonesia, and millions would starve.

Starvation is the main impact that higher average global temperatures will have on human beings, as they will cause a big loss in food production, particularly in the tropics and sub-tropics.

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But the standard assumption was that there would still be as much rain in the tropics as before. Maybe even too much rain, as the heat would mean higher rates of evaporation and more powerful tropical storms.

What Drs. Angus Ferraro, Ellie Highwood and Andrew Charlton-Perez have done is to use several climate model simulations to examine the effect of geo-engineering on the tropical overturning circulation.

This circulation is largely responsible for lifting water vapour that has evaporated at the surface high enough up into the atmosphere that it turns back into water droplets and falls as rain. If the circulation gets weaker, so does the rainfall.

Putting sulphur dioxide into the stratosphere to cut the amount of incoming sunlight and reduce heating at the surface was first suggested by Paul Crutzen, a Nobel Prize-winning atmospheric chemist, in 2006.

At that time, talking about geo-engineering was taboo among scientists, because they feared that if the general public knew that the heating could be held down that way, they’d stop trying to curb their greenhouse gas emissions.

Crutzen violated the taboo because countries and people were NOT cutting their emissions, and there was no reasonable prospect that they would.

(This is still largely the case, by the way.) So the world definitely needed a Plan B if we did not want to see a planet that is four degrees C hotter (seven degrees F) by the end of the century.

Crutzen pointed out that large vol-

canoes, when they explode, put substantial amounts of sulphur dioxide gas into the stratosphere.

That causes significant cooling at the surface for one or two years, until it all comes down again — and it does no apparent harm in the process.

The last big volcano to explode, Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines in 1991, reduced the average global temperature at peak by half a degree C (one degree F).

Human beings could also put sulphur dioxide into the stratosphere (on a rather larger scale), to hold the temperature down, said Crutzen.

The ice caps wouldn’t melt, our agriculture would continue to get the familiar weather it needs, and we would win ourselves more time to get our emissions down.

We still have to get our emissions down in the end, he stressed, but it would be better not to have a global calamity on the way from here to there.

There was so much outrage at Crutzen’s suggestion that he had a nervous breakdown, but then lots of other scientists came out of hiding to admit that they also thought the human race needed a fall-back position.

Various other proposals for holding the temperature down were put on the table, and by now there are dozens of them, but the idea of putting sulphur dioxide in the stratosphere still led the field. Until now.

But the Reading University scientists have discovered a hitherto unsuspected side-effect of this kind of geoengineering.

The sulphur dioxide particles don’t

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just reflect back a portion of the incoming sunlight from above.

They also reflect a portion of the long-wave radiation (heat) coming back up from the surface, and that heats the top of the troposphere.

The troposphere is the lower part of the atmosphere, where all the weather happens.

If you heat the top of the troposphere, you reduce the temperature difference between there and the surface, so the tropical overturning circulation weakens. That means less water vapour is carried up, and less rain falls back down. Result: drought and famine.

This is exactly the kind of scientific investigation that Crutzen wanted. He understood clearly that we were venturing into dangerous territory when we start intervening in a system as complex as the climate, and he stressed that what was needed was lots more research before we have to gamble on geo-engineering to halt an imminent disaster.

But it’s a very discouraging conclusion.

The sulphur dioxide option was the cheapest and seemingly the best understood option for holding the temperature down.

A great many people were glad that it was there, as a kind of safety net if we really don’t get our act together in time to halt the warming by less intrusive means.

Now there’s no safety net.

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Trade deal is a mixed bag of the growth in Canada-U.S. trade would have taken place without NAFTA. Likewise, a recent NAFTA analysis by Stratfor, a U.S. provider of “global intelligence,” found that “the general consensus has been that the trade deal was a mixed bag, a generally posiHow much difference has the North tive yet disappointing economic experiAmerican Free Trade Agreement made ment,” adding, “that consensus may not to jobs and prosperity 20 years after its be wrong.” implementation in 1994?

To be sure, there were some major Proponents are busy trying to show that costs to workers and communities as it — along with the earlier Canada-U.S. branch plants in Canada were closed. free trade agreement — was transformaCanadian factories manufacturing prodtive, delivering huge benefits and a major ucts such as household appliances (from restructuring of the Canadian economy refrigerators to washing machines), autoready for the competitive global marketmotive tires, electrical machinery and a place of the 21st century. range of other products were closed. In Critics, meantime, are pointing to plant 1984, before the NAFTA, Canada supplied shutdowns, growing dependence on ex20.6 per cent of U.S. imports; in 2011, it ports of raw materials, our widened proDAVID supplied 14.5 per cent. ductivity gap and the increased power of CRANE One of the biggest impacts of NAFTA corporations to set the public agenda. has been the decline in Canada’s automoBut in a report on the first 20 years of tive industry and the rise of Mexico.

NAFTA, the Congressional Research SerIn 1993, U.S. imports of Canadian vehivice in Washington finds that the overall cles and auto parts totalled US$37 billion, compared economic impact is impossible to measure.

Trade and investment have also been affected by to US$11.1 billion from Mexico.

In 2011, U.S. imports of Canadian vehicles and many other factors, such as economic growth, inflation, fluctuations in exchange rates, the 9/11 terrorist auto parts totalled US$55 billion but US$64.4 bilattacks and the emergence of new competitors, nota- lion from Mexico. While Canada is striving to retain a smaller automotive industry, Mexico is attracting bly China and India.

“The agreement may have accelerated the trade billions of dollars in new investment.

In a report a year ago, the Conference Board of liberalization that was already taking place, but many of these changes may have taken place with or Canada noted that Canada-U.S. trade had stalled, stating that “the value of Canada’s bilateral trade without an agreement,” the report concluded.

There is much truth to this, especially in the case with the U.S. is essentially the same today as it was of Canada and the U.S. Successive rounds of multi- in 2001.” The value of Canadian exports to all tradlateral tariff cuts had already established near free- ing partners in 2011 was only 11 per cent higher than trade between Canada and the U.S. by 1988. So most in 2001, and the increase was entirely from higher

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prices for raw materials, including oil.

In 2005, oil and gas displaced automotive products as Canada’s largest export to the U.S. The big challenge that NAFTA were supposed to address but didn’t — how to upgrade Canadian innovation and productivity to ensure a future of good jobs and prosperity — remains a huge task. Canada still lacks a competitive and well-diversified economy for the 21st century, and Mexico has become a more formidable competitor than had been anticipated.

Meanwhile, the future of NAFTA itself is unclear.

The proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership could lead to important changes in trade rules and market access for NAFTA members.

At the same time, the proliferation of preferential trade deals by each of the three NAFTA members with other countries has diluted the value of preferences originally negotiated in NAFTA. However, as Stratfor contends, the major strength of North America is not NAFTA — “what lies ahead for the three countries will not be so much the result of NAFTA as NAFTA will be the result of the key geopolitical imperatives binding the three together.”

North America, it contends, is a stable and dynamic geopolitical grouping looking east and west through the world’s two major oceans, with abundant natural resources and arable lands, much capacity for innovation and possessing the economic and military power to support a promising shared future at a time when much of the world faces growing difficulties.

Building on these strengths will be the key to future prosperity, which is why Canada needs a renewed strategy for innovation and growth.

Economist David Crane is a syndicated Toronto Star columnist. He can be reached at crane@interlog.com.

Red Deer’s living saint touches so many lives

The science of napping is really an art Let’s all reboot our brains.

Why not? Most of us can use a good reboot once in a while, or perhaps just a good boot. Be that as it may, all a good brain reboot takes is several of those round sticky electrodes applied directly to the temples, two lengths of industrial strength wire, and a car battery.

Just kidding about the car battery part.

Oh, and the wire part.

And also the electrodes part.

In fact, acHARLEY cording to HAY an article in The Wall Street Journal, all any of us needs in order to reboot our brains is a nice nap.

One of my Facebook Friends posted the article on napping, on account of they either noticed that I always look like I need a nap, or they’ve seen me nodding off occasionally.

But I was glad they did because, being a longtime avid fan of napping, it caught my interest and so I did something I rarely do on Facebook, which is click on something somebody posted. And I was, as I may have mentioned, glad that I did.

It turns out the click I referred to two sentences ago took me to a website called spiritscienceandmetaphysics.com (really) and an article called How to Nap for the Biggest Brain Benefits so I began reading and immediately fell asleep.

Once again, I jest, but only barely. I must say though, that there was an interesting chart, and a fun video — fun videos being where I like to do most of my serious research on the interweb — that touted what they like to call “The Scientific Power of Naps.”

The article also mentioned that napping is “as much as an art as it is a science” and if that’s got you wondering, I have a question for you: when was the last time you heard somebody use the word “touted” in a sentence?

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And speaking of naps, here’s the down-low on the doze time, the skinny on the snooze session, the salient information on the benefits of a restful experience outside of your normal nocturnal sleep event.

The power nap: This is defined as a 10-to-20-minute catnap, although most cats I know seem to sleep most of the time. The sleep experts say that this amount of dozing is ideal for a shot of alertness and energy, making it easier to “hit the ground running” after waking up. They say it’s the “biggest bang for your buck” and a “quick boost to get back to work in a pinch.” Also sleep experts apparently like to use clichés when they research sleep.

The sleep inertia nap: A 30-minute nap might be too much of a good thing, or at least the wrong amount of said good thing. Sleeping this long could cause “sleep inertia” which is scientifically defined as “sleep having some inertia.” Experts say this is the “hangover-like groggy feeling” that can last up to another 30 minutes after waking. Unless of course you have a real hangover, then it can last much longer.

The cognitive memory processing nap: This is a scientifically pretentious and unnecessarily highfalutin way to say that a kip lasting 60 minutes can actually improve your ability to remember facts, faces and names. This is exactly why I used to fall asleep for the entire Biology 30 class in high school.

I was actually studying, you see.

The scientists say the downside is that some grogginess may occur, and that you may feel worse when you wake up. Maybe it’s because you remembered some facts, faces and names you’d rather forget.

The REM nap: This is named after the rock band of the same name whose hit song Man on the Moon is an excellent song to nap to. It also refers to that deep stage of sleep where dreaming happens because our eyes go nuts. As in Rapid Eye Movement, which — who knows — might be something sleep scientists made up because it’s obviously quite impossible for you to see if you’re eyes are rapidly moving when you’re asleep.

Because you’re asleep!

I’ve never noticed rapidly moving eyes on my Better Half and

she’s been sleeping relatively close by for three or four decades now. But if you believe these “scientists” then REM happens when the nap reaches about 90 minutes, which supposedly “aids creativity and emotional and procedural memory,” such as, I kid you not, “learning how to ride a bike or playing the piano.” So if you want to learn to ride a bike or play a piano, just haul off and have a nice 90-minute nap with lots of REM. Ninety minutes seems a little excessive for a nap, though I’m willing to give it a go on a daily basis. Or perhaps a couple of times a day, given the scientific benefits, and the fact that, paradoxically expert sleep people say a nap this long involves no sleep inertia hangover as long as you don’t have a real hangover.

Still, for parents with young children, shift workers and insomniacs, 90 minutes is less defined as a “nap” and more often described in their world as “a good night’s sleep.”

That sad fact notwithstanding, the bottom line, which is a line at the very bottom of anything, is that researchers insist that the right length of nap might be the best way to invigorate your brain.

And they recommend “taking a 10-to-20-minute nap for a quick recharge, or a 60-to-90-minute nap for a deep sleep rejuvenation.”

Which is what I’m always telling my BH, who might get the impression that I’m lazy when I’m racked out on the couch when I should be doing various chores from the Honey-Do List.

I tell her that napping is truly an art and, as everybody knows, real art takes a lot of practise.

And also, several sleep scientists have given me and my fellow nap fans scientific permission to be diligent about taking lots of nap time for valuable and possibly vital brain reboots.

So as the central technique in my new cognitive self-improvement program, I think I’ll try the 90-minute siesta session this afternoon. Who am I to argue with the art of science?

Harley Hay is a local freelance writer, award-winning author, filmmaker and musician. His column appears on Saturdays in the Advocate. His books can be found at Chapters, Coles and Sunworks in Red Deer.

Very seldom does this beautiful woman come to the kitchen (which she tries to do at least once a week) that she doesn’t lose her keys or her phone or her glasses.

Then for the next while, all activities slow down until the missing items are found; a good laugh is had and joy once again abounds.

On a Monday past, there were several people preparing the lunch and, of course, she had set her phone down while in a meeting and could not find it.

After some diligent searching someone found that elusive piece of social connectivity in the cushions of a couch.

She had been gone for the Christmas season to visit with family in Calgary who wouldn’t let her leave until CHRIS the roads were more reasonSALOMONS able.

So when she came to the kitchen on Monday, she arrived with her usual retinue of people who she mentors, and the love and adoration of these followers was so strong and evident that one of them referred to her as Red Deer’s Mother Teresa.

Intrigued, I did a comparison and found that although there are some similarities, the differences are governed by the environment in which they worked, and continue to work as in the case of this almost three-quarter centenarian.

But the calling and the purpose for their lives is the same.

The gifting they both had to love on hurting and rejected people is what makes them both stand out as individuals highly favoured by God. In the case of Mother Teresa, the people who she served had nothing.

No possessions, no home and most of all no hope; they were totally destitute, and completely and totally rejected by their society.

In the case of Potter’s Hands living angel, the people she serves come from varying degrees of brokenness but not necessarily destitute, unless of course you call homelessness as such. But in this city, there is always food, clothing and shelter in one form or another.

It is a tragic thing to see someone perishing due to starvation, but it is sometimes more painful to watch someone perish from a total lack of hope due to traumatic experiences in their lives.

In the case of the first, these people want desperately to live, while in the case of the latter, very often they no longer want to.

Then once they meet this truly beautiful woman and absorb some of the love and care she offers, you start to see changes in their lives.

They pick up and then they fall, over and over again, yet this woman just keeps on with her loving care and encouragement.

And as surely as the spring sun melts the ice and snow, their defences begin to crumble under such a barrage of love.

Gertie Clark and her husband Evert moved to Red Deer in 1989, and began Loaves and Fishes in a basement on Ross Street in 1991, later moving to the location they now occupy.

Shortly after retiring in 2002, Evert fell sick and after a brief period, passed away.

Rather than just sit and bemoan her situation, Gertie returned to caring for the people she had so grown to love, at which point she began with Potter’s Hands running the soup kitchen.

It provided her the ability to use her profession as a cook and also to show her loving compassion to the folks who she served.

An accomplished artist, this amazing woman now likes to spend some time in the studio at Art from the Streets, and also at the kitchen.

But her true gift is the healing that she gives to so many people.

This self-effacing great-grandmother has more family than the ones she brought into the world. I know this because I constantly meet people who tell me “I wouldn’t be alive today if it wasn’t for this gentle hearted woman.”

The number is in the hundreds, and they all call her “Mom.” So I’m glad someone made a comment at the kitchen that made me take this comparative look at a truly unique individual; Red Deer’s Mother Teresa.

And I get to meet the best people in the world.

Chris Salomons is kitchen co-ordinator for Potter’s Hands ministry in Red Deer.

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It’s Sunday morning and a layer of snow has just fallen in Jasper National Park, cloaking the trees in a thick glistening blanket and obscuring the trails.

In the southwest corner of the park, I crouch down to tighten my snowshoes before setting out to make tracks on the new winter trail Parks Canada has just opened. Early explorers and fur traders used to call this trail the Leather Pass and as I set out to make my own tracks in the virgin snow, I can’t help thinking of those who blazed the trail before me.

It has been several decades since Parks Canada opened a new cross-country ski and snowshoe area in the mountain national parks, so the new Decoigne Trail Network is something to get excited about. Located at the site of the Decoigne Warden Station, the readily accessible trail network has plenty of parking, a dedicated warming hut, a group fire pit, a privy and more than 20 km of track-set crosscountry ski trails for visitors to use free of charge.

At first I follow the ranger on the guided tour that has been organized to celebrate the opening of the trail.

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THE ADVOCATE If there were a year to build the world’s biggest ice-skating rink, this would be it!

With winter weather breaking snow and temperature records across North America, there is plenty of time to rediscover winter sports like skating.

Residents of the Columbia Valley in British Columbia are helping you enter the battle of the blades this winter with their expanded Whiteway — a 36-km skating trail around Lake Windermere.

The Whiteway offers skaters a six-metrewide ribbon of cleared lake ice connecting Invermere and Windermere. At approximately 200,000 square metres, locals claim the Whiteway is bigger than Ottawa’s Rideau Canal with 167,000 square metres of skating surface.

You can skate the Whiteway for hours and if you have problems with turning corners or stopping, you’ll love this surface with no sudden stops or turns.

The Dutch learn to skate when they learn to walk and skate between villages on frozen canals. I set off to try the Whiteway, or as much of it as my skate-deprived

limbs would allow, with the excitement of an Amsterdam resident getting new skates!

Instead of whizzing past empty bleachers and battered hockey boards of an arena, my view was the snow-dusted caps of the Purcell and Rocky Mountain ranges. Ice fishing huts dotted the lake, looking like temporary towns of Canadian Tire shoppers.

The hush of winter was broken by the sound of blades slicing the pond ice, reminding me of my Saskatchewan childhood when skating outside was the only entertainment in January.

The citizens of the Columbia Valley are proud of their ice and are challenging some of the world’s best-known outdoor rinks to set a new Guinness world record.

Ottawa’s Rideau Canal is recognized as the largest outdoor ice rink in the world and Winnipeg won the right to call itself the longest maintained outdoor ice rink in 2008.

Whiteway supporters are hoping they can soon call their rink the longest and the largest ice-rink in the world!

Guinness World Records’ representatives toured the lake in early January to verify the rink’s length and width. “The information goes in this week,” says Christopher Prosser, chief administrative officer of the District of

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Above: Skaters of all ages enjoy skating the Whiteway.

Invermere, “but we do not know when our claim will be decided.”

If the bid is successful, a celebration will be held on the lake although “we might only have a week to plan an event,” says Prosser.

There are lots of reasons to visit the Whiteway regardless of whether the Guinness record bid is successful. When it snows, cross-country skiers can enjoy skiing next

to the Whiteway. Hockey players will enjoy the B.C. Eastern Regional Pond Hockey Championships from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2.

But go soon — the Whiteway is big, but what Mother Nature gives, she takes away quickly once the longer days of February arrive.

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● Check on Whiteway conditions. At the time of this article, the ice is almost 50 cm deep, but by the end of February, it is time to start planning the golf season. ● Entry to the Whiteway can be found at Windermere Beach and in Invermere at Kinsmen Beach and Invermere Bay Condos. ● Several hotels can be found in Invermere or Fairmont Hot Springs.

Above: Best known for golfing, the Columbia Valley also boasts opportunities for winter recreation.

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A sleigh ride around Pyramid Lake is a highlight of a winter visit to Jasper National Park — especially after a fresh coating of snow. Rides take place on weekends and cost $22 per person; five and under are free.

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JASPER: Rent skis and snowshoes But after a while I strike out on my own so I can enjoy the silence and beauty of the woods that surround me.

Park wardens regularly see wolves, lynx, elk and snowshoe hare tracks along this trail, but with the fresh snow the only tracks I can see are my own.

There are advantages and disadvantages to laying the first tracks on a virgin trail.

If you go: ● The Decoigne Trail Network was officially opened on Jan. 12 and is located 20 km west of Jasper on Hwy 16. To get to the trailhead, take the Decoigne turnoff about 200 metres east of the West Park Gate and follow the road to the parking area. The warming hut and privy are open daily. ● You can rent skis and snowshoes in the Jasper townsite if necessary. This trail area of the park is also known as the Yellowhead Pass or historically as the Leather Pass.

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Feb. 26 marks exactly 50 years since Parks Canada officially granted Marmot Basin approval to install the first T-bar. If you visit Marmot Basin Ski area on that day, you can enjoy discounted lift tickets, live music and birthday cake. Other discounts and events will be taking place throughout the ski season with details on their website: www.skimarmot.com.

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SPORTS

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SATURDAY, JAN. 18, 2014

Hitmen gun down Rebels

BY GREG MEACHEM ADVOCATE SPORTS EDITOR Hitmen 5 Rebels 1 It was ‘80s night Friday at the Centrium and the Red Deer Rebels were hoping their WHL meeting with the Calgary Hitmen would be a throwback to the last time the clubs met.

The Rebels downed the visiting Hitmen 3-2 Dec. 27, but they didn’t get a repeat this time, falling 5-1 in front of a recorded gathering of 6,141.

Unfortunately for the Rebels, the loss wasn’t the bad news as five players — defenceman Nick Charif and forwards Lukas Sutter, Conner Bleackley, Wyatt Johnson and Adam Musil — went down with injuries and didn’t return, leaving the club with 13 skaters in the third period.

“We have four kids in the hospital right now getting x-rays,” said Rebels GM/head coach Brent Sutter, in reference to Charif, Sutter, Bleackley and Musil. “With Johnny . . . we’ll know a little more tomorrow, but we think he has a concussion.

“When you lose five players like that and four of them are top forwards, it makes it tough the rest of the night.”

The game didn’t start well for Red Deer as netminder Patrik Bartosak surrendered goals on the first two shots he faced. Jake Virtanen scored on a wrap-around 2:41 into the contest and Colby Harmsworth notched his third goal of the season on a screened shot from the point at 5:15.

When Trochu native and forward Mike Winther — making his Hitmen debut after being acquired from the Prince Albert Raiders in late December — connected from the side of the net at 7:27 of the second period, Bartosak’s night was over. The third-year goalie stopped seven of the 10 shots he faced and rookie Taz Burman blocked 16 of 18 the rest of the way.

Linden Penner upped the count to 4-0 before the middle frame was out and Joe Mahon, with his fourth of the season, beat Burman two minutes into the third period.

By that time, the Rebels, who host the Lethbridge Hurricanes tonight, were the walking wounded.

“But it’s funny because that’s when we stared working and competing and playing harder, when it became an urgency factor,” said Sutter. “I think that’s what was disappointing outside of the injuries, the fact that we never had that urgency early in the game.

“Patty also had a tough game, with three goals on him on 12 shots, or whatever it was. We obviously have to play better than that but right now I’m just concerned about trying to get enough guys to play here tomorrow night. It’s another big game for us and we’ll have to see how the kids are when they come back from the hospital.”

Presten Kopeck ruined Hitmen goaltender Chris Driedger’s shutout bid with a power-play tally at 13:33 of the final frame. Kopeck potted his sixth of the season with a slapshot from the right faceoff circle.

Prior to that, the Rebels couldn’t buy a goal. The home side mounted some impressive pressure in the

Photo by Rob Wallator/freelance

Red Deer Rebel Cole Chorney carries the puck while a Calgary Hitman player is draped over him during action between the two teams Friday at the Centrium. second period and created a trio of excellent scoring chances, but two of the shots — from the low slot — were wide of the net. Rhyse Dieno also fired wide on a two-on-one in the third period.

The visitors, meanwhile, made the most of their opportunities, especially early.

“We scored on our chances in the first period and that allowed us to settle in a bit,” said Calgary head coach Mike Williamson, whose squad was outshot 9-4 in the first 20 minutes.

“I thought we played better after that but I didn’t like our first period.”

While Winther played his first game in a Calgary jersey after recovering from an upper-body injury, Red Deer fans also got their first look at Hitmen early-January acquisitions Adam Tambellini and Connor Rankin, both forwards.

“That was Winther’s first game with us. He looked

tired but I think he’s going to add a lot,” Williamson said of the Dallas Stars prospect. “Tambellini and Rankin are also going to bring a lot but we’re still trying to figure out some chemistry. But they’re all good additions, for sure.”

While the Rebels had a two-game winning streak snapped, the Hitmen won for the first time in three outings. Calgary sits atop the Eastern Conference, six points clear of the Edmonton Oil Kings.

“I liked where our game was at a couple of weeks ago better than right now, but we were better tonight than we were last week so hopefully we can build on it,” said Williamson.

Despite the setback, the Rebels remain tied with Prince Albert for the eighth and final playoff berth in the conference as the Raiders were upset 3-1 Friday by the host Saskatoon Blades. gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

Kings silence Thunder in Pierce’s return to lineup

BY DANNY RODE ADVOCATE STAFF Kings 98 Thunder 73 The RDC Kings got a little stronger this week.

All-star forward Rob Pierce made his season debut Friday and while he showed the signs of being away for the first five months of the season, his ability was still evident as the Kings rolled to a 98-73 victory over the Concordia University College of Alberta Thunder at RDC. “I feel a little rusty and a bit older, I’m not a young guy anymore,” he said with a smile. “The team doesn’t really need me, I’m like their big brother, a voice, and if they need me to come in a get a few points and a few rebounds I’ll be there, but I’m more in the back ground than before.”

Still he finished with six points and four rebounds.

“This is a great team, better than we had in the past, and we’ll only get better and better,” added Pierce, who was in the trades program and away for the first semester.

Kings head coach Clayton Pottinger

RDC BASKETBALL sees Pierce getting better and better himself.

“You could see he was a little rusty, but you have seen what he can do over the past two years and as the second half wears on his performance will keep improving and the opposition will have a rough night.”

The Kings expected a rough night of their own against the Thunder, but jumped out into a 34-9 lead in the first quarter.

“A great first quarter, but after that it was blow for blow and it was even the rest of the way,” said Pottinger.

“When you have that kind of first quarter you have a tendency to put it on cruise control a bit, but we can’t be doing that. We have continue to work as a team all the time, no matter the score.”

What Pottinger did do was use his full bench, giving everyone significant minutes as the 12-1 Kings have a tough test today as they visit the Grant MacEwan University Griffins.

“We wanted to make sure we spread the minuets out, but there are no ex-

cuses for the way we played after the first quarter. If you get on the court for the RDC Kings you have to perform, you have to execute and you have to play defence.”

Clay Crellin led the Kings with 22 points, two rebounds and four assists while Jacob Cusumano added 14 points and Sam Lolik and Lloyd Strickland 10 each. Taner Parrington came in off the bench and had seven points and seven rebounds.

“Taner was excellent but because of foul trouble we couldn’t use him and Sam as much as we would have liked,” said Pottinger, who also got another solid effort out of Dallas Hancox, who had six points and three boards in limited minutes.

Jamaal Bucknor had 16 points, Rob Haack 14 and David Shantz 12 for the Thunder.

Thunder 69 Queens 40 The Queens were their own worst enemies as they shot a dismal 23.5 per cent from the field and were zero for 11 from three point line.

“It came down to getting the ball inside and scoring and we got the ball inside enough, but as the statistics showed we missed a lot of bunnies,” said Queens head coach Mike Woollard.

The Queens looked good 3arly on as they jumped into a 6-4 lead, but by the time the first quarter was over they trailed 21-7.

“We came out and executed, then we make a couple of changes (on the floor) and they go out on a run. I call time out and we let them go on another run. And when we did get shots they weren’t pretty.”

What hurt more than anything was the inside shooting as their top two scores — Desirae Paterson and Mozanga Ekwalanga — couldn’t buy a basket.

Ekwalanga was good on one of 12 and Paterson one of 10.

“It hurt as the kids shooting 60 per cent were one for 12,” added Woollard shaking his head. “We also had open looks on at least nine of the 11 threepointers and they were by girls we expect to hit some of those, but it was one of those nights.”

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Canadians flock to Continental Cup debut in Las Vegas

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS LAS VEGAS — Curling has arrived in the land of gambling, showgirls and mega-buffets.

The World Financial Group Continental Cup is being held this week at the 5,000-seat Orleans Arena, just a few blocks away from the casinos, bright lights and showrooms on the famous Las Vegas Strip. Now in its 10th year, the four-day event features six teams from North America facing off against six World teams.

Veteran skip Jennifer Jones of Winnipeg, who is using the event as a tune-up for next month’s Sochi Olympics, has curled all over the world. But she says Vegas has been a unique experience.

“You get piped through a casino, who gets bagpiped through a casino?” she said. “I think it’s great for curling to have it in such a big city like Las Vegas and any exposure we can get is fantastic.”

While taking curling to the desert may seem like a gamble — last year’s event was held in Penticton, B.C. — ticket sales have been brisk, according to organizing committee co-chair Anne Warner Cribbs.

More than 3,400 all-event passes have been sold, with Canadian fans picking up about 80 per cent of those tickets.

“Obviously, we’re delighted with ticket sales and

delighted with the Canadian fans who have come down to the desert in the heart of a really bad winter,” Cribbs said in an interview this week. “I think it’s great for curling as a sport and it’s great for curling in the U.S.” With many Canadian fans in attendance, the U.S. organizers have adopted a Canadian tradition. A ballroom in the host hotel has been converted into the “Las Vegas Patch.” The social room, known at the Canadian men’s championship as the Brier Patch, features refreshments, live entertainment and games. After the first evening of competition wrapped up Thursday, the Patch was at capacity.

Linda Dziver of Thunder Bay, Ont., who has been in Vegas since last week, incorporated the tournament into a vacation.

“I love it,” said Dziver. “We’ve done some shopping and golfing and now we’re here focusing on the curling.”

Sporting a red and white Canada fan hat, Roberta Cuzzocrea of Courtenay, B.C. said “the venue is awesome and the games are just terrific.”

Mark Nicols, who won Olympic gold for Canada in 2006, said he never imagined curling would make it to a place like Vegas.

“It’s awesome,” he said. “People are cheering and you’re interacting with people.”

“People in the United States are very interested in curling every four years when curling really be-

Greg Meachem, Sports Editor, 403-314-4363 E-mail gmeachem@reddeeradvocate.com

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RESULTS FROM DAY 2 B6 comes everybody’s second favourite winter sport,” said Cribbs, an Olympic gold medallist in swimming.

“You may love downhill skiing or ice hockey but your favourite second sport is curling.”

She said the sport’s popularity has grown in the U.S. since the Salt Lake 2002 Winter Games, especially among young professionals in their 20s and 30s who are “interested in the nuances of curling,” said Cribbs.

“The crowds here are great and it’s great training for us heading into Sochi,” said American Debbie McCormick. “It is just so much fun playing in this atmosphere.”

Nine of the 12 teams competing in Vegas will play in Sochi where McCormick’s will make her fourth Olympic appearance.

“We’re going to take full advantage of (the Continental Cup) and work really hard and play our best and learn from everything,” she said.

In addition to the pre-Sochi competition, there is some cash on the line for the curlers this weekend.

The winning side receives $52,000 while the losing side gets $26,000.

As well, the side which generates the highest points total from the six Skins games will receive an additional $13,000.

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SCOREBOARD Hockey

Today

● Curling: Red Deer Oilmen’s Bonspiel, Pidherney Centre. ● Major bantam hockey: Camrose at Red Deer White, 2 p.m., Arena. ● College volleyball: Camrose Augustana at RDC, women at 6 p.m., men to follow. ● WHL: Lethbridge at Red Deer, 7 p.m., Centrium. ● College men’s hockey: Grant MacEwan at RDC, 7:15 p.m., Penhold Regional Multiplex. ● AJHL: Bonnyville at Olds, 7:30 p.m. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Airdrie at Red Deer, 8 p.m., Arena; Mountainview at Three Hills, 8 p.m.

Sunday

● Curling: Red Deer Oilmen’s Bonspiel, Pidherney Centre. ● Major bantam hockey: Rocky Mountain at Red Deer Black, noon, Arena. ● Heritage junior B hockey: Cochrane at Blackfalds, 3:30 p.m.

Football NFL Playoffs Wild-card Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 4 Indianapolis 45, Kansas City 44 New Orleans 26, Philadelphia 24 Sunday, Jan. 5 San Diego 27, Cincinnati 10 San Francisco 23, Green Bay 20

WHL EASTERN CONFERENCE EAST DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF Brandon 45 24 17 4 0 173 Swift Current 46 23 17 1 5 155 Regina 46 23 18 3 2 154 Prince Albert 44 22 20 2 0 149 Moose Jaw 44 13 25 3 3 118 Saskatoon 48 13 31 1 3 137 CENTRAL DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF Calgary 45 30 10 2 3 171 Edmonton 44 30 13 0 1 179 Medicine Hat 43 25 15 3 0 144 Kootenay 47 23 20 2 2 143 Red Deer 45 22 21 0 2 133 Lethbridge 47 9 33 2 3 119 WESTERN CONFERENCE B.C. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF Kelowna 44 36 6 0 2 188 Victoria 47 30 15 0 2 141 Vancouver 46 23 15 5 3 159 Prince George 47 17 24 2 4 144 Kamloops 45 10 30 2 3 116 U.S. DIVISION GP W L OTLSOL GF Portland 45 28 12 2 3 193 Seattle 45 26 14 2 3 157 Spokane 43 26 13 2 2 155 Everett 44 24 13 6 1 134 Tri-City 44 20 20 2 2 114

Deer: 1-3.

GA 165 137 171 148 168 195

Pt 52 52 51 46 32 30

GA 116 112 123 143 140 212

Pt 65 61 53 50 46 23

GA 109 111 155 192 187

Pt 74 62 54 40 25

GA 153 167 126 119 127

Pt 61 57 56 55 44

Friday’s results Kootenay 6 Regina 1 Saskatoon 3 Prince Albert 1 Brandon 6 Swift Current 5 Calgary 5 Red Deer 1 Edmonton 8 Prince George 0 Moose Jaw at Portland, late Vancouver 6 Kamloops 2 Victoria 3 Kelowna 1 Spokane at Everett, late Tri-City at Seattle, late Saturday’s games Edmonton at Prince George, 1:30 p.m.

Kootenay at Swift Current, 5 p.m.

Regina at Prince Albert, 5 p.m.

Brandon at Saskatoon, 5:05 p.m.

Lethbridge at Red Deer, 6 p.m.

Calgary at Medicine Hat, 6:30 p.m.

Seattle at Kamloops, 7 p.m.

Moose Jaw at Everett, 7:05 p.m.

Kelowna at Victoria, 7:05 p.m.

Spokane at Tri-City, 7:05 p.m.

Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 11 Seattle 23, New Orleans 15 New England 43, Indianpolis 22 Sunday, Jan. 12 San Francisco 23, Carolina 10 Denver 24, San Diego 17

Sunday’s games Spokane at Portland, 3:30 p.m.

Swift Current at Prince Albert, 5 p.m.

Vancouver at Tri-City, 5:05 p.m.

Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 19 New England vs. Denver, 1 p.m.

San Francisco at Seattle, 4:30 p.m.

NFL Odds (Odds supplied by BETONLINE.ag; favourites in capital letters) Spread O/U Playoffs Sunday New England at DENVER 4.5 55 San Francisco at SEATTLE 3.5 39

Friday’s summaries Hitmen 5, Rebels 1 First Period 1. Calgary, Virtanen 27 (Helgesen) 2:41.

2. Calgary, Harmsworth 3 (Peterson, Roach) 5:15.

Penalties — Zipp CAL (roughing) 12:00.

Second Period 3. Calgary, Winther 4 (Virtanen, Driedger) 7:27.

4. Calgary, Penner 4 (Draude, Roach) 13:38.

Penalties — Feser RD (roughing) 8:12.

Third Period 5. Calgary, Mahon 4 (Lang, Peterson) 2:01.

6. Red Deer, Kopeck 6 (Fleury, Gaudet) 13:33 (pp).

Penalties — Fleury RD (tripping) 9:07, Peterson CAL (slashing) 14:07, Mahon CAL (boarding) 18:06.

Shots on goal Calgary 4 12 12 — 28 Red Deer 9 7 8 — 24 Goal — Calgary: Driedger (W, 19-9-2); Red Deer: Bartosak (L, 20-17-0).

Power plays (goal-chances)Calgary: 0-2; Red

Golf

Basketball

Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 26 At Honolulu TBD, 5:30 p.m.

Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 2 At East Rutherford, N.J. AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 4:30 p.m.

PGA-Humana Challenge Friday p-PGA West, Palmer Course; 6,950 yards, par 72 n-PGA West, Nicklaus Course; 6,924 yards, par 72 q-La Quinta Country Club; 7,060 yards, par 72 La Quinta, Calif.

Purse: $5.7 million Second Round Patrick Reed 63p-63q — 126 Brendon Todd 65n-63p — 128 Ryan Palmer 64p-65q — 129 Charley Hoffman 64q-66n — 130 Bill Haas 65q-66n — 131 James Driscoll 68p-63q — 131 Charlie Beljan 68q-64n — 132 Matt Every 65n-68p — 133 Will MacKenzie 67n-66p — 133 Justin Leonard 66n-67p — 133 Matt Jones 66n-67p — 133 Daniel Summerhays 64n-69p — 133 Harris English 67q-66n — 133 Brian Stuard 67q-66n — 133 Zach Johnson 65q-68n — 133 Ben Crane 70q-64n — 134 Jerry Kelly 69q-65n — 134 Cameron Tringale 68q-66n — 134 Martin Flores 69p-65q — 134 Charlie Wi 65p-69q — 134 Seung-Yul Noh 68p-66q — 134 Rory Sabbatini 68p-67q — 135 Russell Knox 65p-70q — 135 Kevin Stadler 69n-66p — 135 Justin Hicks 64n-71p — 135 Ryo Ishikawa 66p-69q — 135 Brian Harman 69n-66p — 135 Jason Bohn 70q-65n — 135 Martin Laird 69n-66p — 135 Keegan Bradley 69q-66n — 135 Scott Brown 67p-68q — 135 Stuart Appleby 66p-69q — 135 Jim Herman 67n-68p — 135 Brandt Snedeker 72q-64n — 136 Hudson Swafford 65n-71p — 136 Tyrone Van Aswegen 69n-67p — 136 John Merrick 66q-70n — 136 Erik Compton 70q-66n — 136 Camilo Villegas 70n-66p — 136 Jason Kokrak 67n-69p — 136 Stewart Cink 73q-63n — 136 Kevin Na 68n-68p — 136 Luke Guthrie 69p-67q — 136 Kevin Kisner 66n-70p — 136 Brice Garnett 67p-69q — 136 Josh Teater 68n-68p — 136 Chad Collins 68n-68p — 136 Brendon de Jonge 69q-68n — 137 Scott Langley 69q-68n — 137 Jesper Parnevik 73q-64n — 137 Scott Piercy 71n-66p — 137 Davis Love III 69p-68q — 137 David Lingmerth 69q-68n — 137 Spencer Levin 69p-68q — 137 Billy Horschel 72p-65q — 137 Jeff Overton 70q-67n — 137 Harrison Frazar 69n-68p — 137 Scott Stallings 68n-69p — 137 Jonathan Byrd 68p-69q — 137 Michael Putnam 68q-69n — 137 John Peterson 68q-69n — 137 Brad Fritsch 67p-70q — 137 Bo Van Pelt 70q-68n — 138 Jeff Maggert 69p-69q — 138 Freddie Jacobson 71p-67q — 138 Ted Potter, Jr. 69n-69p — 138 Steven Bowditch 71n-67p — 138 David Hearn 68p-70q — 138 Daniel Chopra 70q-68n — 138 Johnson Wagner 72p-66q — 138 James Hahn 70p-68q — 138 Andrew Svoboda 69n-69p — 138 Lee Williams 70n-68p — 138 Justin Thomas 74q-64n — 138 Heath Slocum 67n-72p — 139 Pat Perez 69q-70n — 139 Nicolas Colsaerts 72q-67n — 139 Rickie Fowler 68q-71n — 139 Jamie Lovemark 69q-70n — 139 Brett Quigley 66q-73n — 139 Jonas Blixt 70q-69n — 139 Webb Simpson 69p-70q — 139 Bronson La’Cassie 69n-70p — 139 Chad Campbell 71p-68q — 139 Lucas Glover 72n-67p — 139 Joe Durant 68p-71q — 139 Danny Lee 73q-66n — 139 Sean O’Hair 70n-69p — 139 Sang-Moon Bae 72q-67n — 139 Scott Gardiner 71n-68p — 139 ABU DHABI CHAMPIONSHIP At Abu Dhabi Golf Club Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Purse: $2.7 million Yardage: 7,583; Par: 72 Second Round Craig Lee 68-67 Rafa Cabrera-Bello 67-68 Danny Willett 73-63 Ricardo Gonzalez 71-66 Rory McIlroy 70-67 Thomas Bjorn 70-67 Joost Luiten 68-70 George Coetzee 68-70 Tommy Fleetwood 73-65 Matthew Baldwin 67-72 Marcel Siem 69-70 Pablo Larrazabal 69-70 Tyrrell Hatton 69-71 Gaganjeet Bhullar 72-68 Alejandro Canizares 71-69 Darren Fichardt 70-70 Michael Hoey 69-71 Thongchai Jaidee 70-70 Robert Karlsson 73-67 Peter Hanson 70-70 Paul McGinley 68-72

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135 135 136 137 137 137 138 138 138 139 139 139 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140

National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 20 18 .526 — Brooklyn 16 22 .421 4 New York 15 25 .375 6 Boston 14 27 .341 7 1/2 Philadelphia 13 26 .333 7 1/2 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 28 11 .718 — Atlanta 20 19 .513 8 Washington 19 19 .500 8 1/2 Charlotte 17 24 .415 12 Orlando 10 30 .250 18 1/2 Central Division W L Pct GB Indiana 31 7 .816 — Chicago 18 20 .474 13

Oil Kings 8, Cougars 0 First Period 1. Edmonton, Samuelsson 19 (Lazar, Kieser) 7:58.

2. Edmonton, Petryk 10 (unassisted) 10:18.

3. Edmonton, Corbett 13 (Mayo, Pollock) 15:49 (pp).

4. Edmonton, Samuelsson 20 (Moroz, Petryk) 18:51.

Second Period 5. Edmonton, Samuelsson 21 (Reinhart, Pollock) :59.

6. Edmonton, Petryk 11 (Moroz, Samuelsson) 11:31.

7. Edmonton, Samuelsson 22 (Petryk, Moroz) 15:22 (pp).

Third Period 8. Edmonton, Carroll 2 (Kulda, Mayo) 13:08 (pp).

Shots on goal Edmonton 23 18 16 — 57 Prince George 9 3 5 — 17 Goal — Edmonton: Jarry (W, 27-11-0); Prince George: Beukeboom (L, 1-2-0).

Royals 3, Rockets 1 First Period 1. Kelowna, Merkley 12 (Wheaton, Severson) 9:55.

2. Victoria, Brown 10 (Magee, Hodges) 11:14.

3. Victoria, Hodges 10 (Blomqvist) 16:22.

Second Period No Scoring.

Third Period 4. Victoria, Hodges 11 (Magee) 5:57 (pp).

Shots on goal Kelowna 10 12 13 — 35 Victoria 15 9 3 — 27 Goal — Kelowna: Cooke (L, 26-3-0); Victoria: Polivka (W, 18-10-0).

Giants 6, Blazers 2 First Period 1. Vancouver, Sward 8 (Hamilton, Kulak) 11:08.

Second Period 2. Vancouver, Foster 4 (Hamilton) :57.

3. Vancouver, McEvoy 7 (Ronning) 13:14.

4. Vancouver, Morrison 4 (Baer, Popoff) 18:27.

Third Period 5. Vancouver, Sward 9 (Hamilton) 5:06.

6. Vancouver, Atwal 2 (Morrison) 7:18 (pp).

7. Kamloops, Kornelsen 6 (Ness, Connolly) 10:06 (pp).

8. Kamloops, Looysen 1 (Rehill, Revel) 14:05.

Shots on goal Vancouver 10 13 8 — 31 Kamloops 8 10 13 — 31 Goal — Vancouver: Lee (W, 11-11-3); Kamloops: Pouliot (L, 5-10-0).

Blades 3, Raiders 1 First Period 1. Saskatoon, Millette 10 (Stovin, Nemecek) 6:04.

Second Period No Scoring.

Third Period 2. Saskatoon, Zajac 9 (Sherbak, Hebig) 13:28.

3. Prince Albert, Hart 11 (Morrissey, Draisaitl) 18:20.

4. Saskatoon, Stovin 11 (unassisted) 19:00 (-EN).

Penalties — Harland Sas (delay of game) 1:42, Sherbak Sas (tripping) 7:15.

Shots on goal Prince Albert 13 15 14 — 42 Saskatoon 8 10 4 — 22 Goal — Prince Albert: Cheveldave (L, 18-15-2); Saskatoon: Trombley (W, 6-15-0).

Wheat Kings 6, Broncos 5 First Period 1. Swift Current, Merkley 19 (Burns, Honka) 1:26.

2. Swift Current, Maguire 8 (Cave, Gordon) 2:17.

3. Brandon, Quenneville 12 (McGauley, Pulock) 8:36.

Second Period 4. Swift Current, Gordon 16 (Honka, Heatherington) :30.

5. Brandon, Nejezchleb 24 (Quenneville, McGauley)

Detroit Cleveland Milwaukee

16 15 7

23 25 31

.410 .375 .184

15 1/2 17 24

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 31 9 .775 — Houston 26 15 .634 5 1/2 Dallas 24 17 .585 7 1/2 Memphis 20 19 .513 10 1/2 New Orleans 15 23 .395 15 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Portland 30 9 .769 — Oklahoma City 30 10 .750 1/2 Denver 20 19 .513 10 Minnesota 18 21 .462 12 Utah 14 27 .341 17 Pacific Division

:52.

6. Swift Current, Black 20 (Burns, Merkley) 5:28.

7. Brandon, Gabrielle 6 (Hawryluk, Quenneville) 15:37.

Third Period 8. Brandon, Pulock 14 (Coulter, Pilon) 3:05.

9. Brandon, Pilon 5 (Pulock, Quenneville) 10:21.

10. Brandon, McGauley 12 (Roy, Quenneville) 11:29 (pp).

11. Swift Current, Black 21 (unassisted) 14:49.

Shots on goal Swift Current 15 8 10 — 33 Brandon 14 9 19 — 42 Goal — Swift Current: Laurikainen (L, 14-13-0); Brandon: Papirny (W, 17-9-3).

Ice 6, Pats 1 First Period 1. Kootenay, McPhee 5 (Chynoweth) 16:12.

Second Period 2. Kootenay, Philp 16 (Peel, Bozon) 4:34.

3. Kootenay, Descheneau 29 (Peel, Cross) 5:44.

4. Regina, Hunt 13 (Gay, Christoffer) 12:41 (pp).

Third Period 5. Kootenay, Vetterl 8 (King, Zborosky) 7:02 (pp).

6. Kootenay, Reinhart 19 (Philp) 13:20 (pp).

7. Kootenay, Chynoweth 4 (McPhee) 18:40.

Shots on goal Kootenay 10 7 15 — 32 Regina 8 11 4 — 23 Goal — Kootenay: Skapski (W, 13-13-2); Regina: Macauley (L, 20-13-3).

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts Boston 47 30 15 2 62 Tampa Bay 48 28 15 5 61 Montreal 48 27 16 5 59 Toronto 49 24 20 5 53 Ottawa 48 21 18 9 51 Detroit 47 20 17 10 50 Florida 47 18 22 7 43 Buffalo 46 13 27 6 32 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts Pittsburgh 48 34 12 2 70 Philadelphia 48 24 19 5 53 N.Y. Rangers 49 25 21 3 53 Washington 48 22 18 8 52 New Jersey 49 20 18 11 51 Columbus 47 23 20 4 50 Carolina 46 19 18 9 47 N.Y. Islanders 49 19 23 7 45

GF 136 137 123 136 138 118 109 83

GA 104 115 115 149 151 128 144 129

GF 156 128 120 141 113 134 111 134

GA 115 136 126 146 120 132 130 157

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago 50 31 8 11 73 181 137 St. Louis 46 32 9 5 69 164 104 Colorado 47 30 12 5 65 137 118 Minnesota 50 26 19 5 57 122 123 Dallas 47 21 19 7 49 134 145 Nashville 49 21 21 7 49 117 146 Winnipeg 49 21 23 5 47 138 148 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Anaheim 50 36 9 5 77 172 124 San Jose 48 30 12 6 66 153 117 Los Angeles 48 29 14 5 63 124 97 Vancouver 49 24 16 9 57 124 125 Phoenix 47 22 16 9 53 136 143 Calgary 48 16 26 6 38 107 153 Edmonton 50 15 30 5 35 129 178 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Thursday’s Games Nashville 4, Philadelphia 3, SO N.Y. Islanders 2, Tampa Bay 1, SO Colorado 2, New Jersey 1, SO N.Y. Rangers 1, Detroit 0 Montreal 5, Ottawa 4, OT San Jose 3, Florida 0

L.A. Clippers Golden State Phoenix L.A. Lakers Sacramento

W 28 25 22 15 14

L 13 16 17 25 24

Pct .683 .610 .564 .375 .368

GB — 3 5 12 1/2 12 1/2

Thursday’s Games Brooklyn 127, Atlanta 110 Indiana 117, New York 89 Oklahoma City 104, Houston 92 Friday’s Games Charlotte 111, Orlando 101 Miami 101, Philadelphia 86 Washington 96, Chicago 93 L.A. Clippers 109, New York 95 Toronto 94, Minnesota 89 L.A. Lakers 107, Boston 104 Utah 110, Detroit 89 Memphis 91, Sacramento 90

Los Angeles 4, St. Louis 1 Minnesota 4, Edmonton 1 Boston 4, Dallas 2 Winnipeg 5, Calgary 2 Phoenix 1, Vancouver 0 Friday’s Games Columbus 5, Washington 1 Chicago 4, Anaheim 2 Saturday’s Games N.Y. Rangers at Ottawa, noon San Jose at Tampa Bay, noon Edmonton at Winnipeg, noon Columbus at Buffalo, 5 p.m.

Montreal at Toronto, 5 p.m.

Los Angeles at Detroit, 5 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Philadelphia, 5 p.m.

Florida at Carolina, 5 p.m.

Anaheim at St. Louis, 6 p.m.

Colorado at Nashville, 6 p.m.

New Jersey at Phoenix, 6 p.m.

Dallas at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Calgary at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Boston at Chicago, 10:30 a.m.

Tampa Bay at Carolina, 3 p.m.

Washington at N.Y. Rangers, 5:30 p.m.

Friday’s summaries Blackhawks 4, Ducks 2 First Period 1. Chicago, Hossa 18 (Toews, Hjalmarsson) 10:34 (sh).

2. Chicago, Versteeg 9 (unassisted) 17:06.

Penalties — Lindholm Ana (hooking) 7:35, Shaw Chi (interference) 8:49, Rozsival Chi (cross-checking) 18:47.

Second Period No Scoring.

Penalties — Selanne Ana (hooking) 2:22, Getzlaf Ana (unsportsmanlike conduct) 3:51, Fowler Ana (cross-checking) 12:50, Perry Ana (boarding) 20:00.

Third Period 3. Chicago, Bickell 7 (Seabrook) 10:13.

4. Anaheim, Getzlaf 24 (Perry) 13:47.

5. Anaheim, Palmieri 9 (Fowler) 14:40.

6. Chicago, Hossa 19 (Kruger, Hjalmarsson) 19:52 (en).

Penalties — None.

Shots on goal Anaheim 8 3 10 — 21 Chicago 15 11 9 — 35 Goal — Anaheim: Hiller (L, 23-5-4); Chicago: Crawford (W, 18-7-7).

Power plays (goal-chances)Anaheim: 0-2; Chicago: 0-5.

Blue Jackets 5, Capitals 1 First Period 1. Columbus, Wisniewski 4 (Johnson, Johansen) 12:08 (pp).

2. Columbus, Atkinson 14 (Calvert, Dubinsky) 19:08.

Penalties — Tropp Clb (charging) 10:48, Wilson Wash (roughing) 10:48, Carlson Wash (tripping) 11:12, Murray Clb (tripping) 14:22.

Second Period 3. Columbus, Johansen 18 (Umberger) 1:44.

4. Washington, Carlson 8 (Erat, Brouwer) 8:53.

Penalties — Johansson Wash (hooking) 5:39, Jenner Clb (goaltender interference) 16:03, Clb Bench (too many men) 17:46, Green Wash (holding) 19:41.

Third Period 5. Columbus, Letestu 6 (Horton, Johnson) 1:08 (pp).

6. Columbus, Atkinson 15 (Murray, Nikitin) 4:24.

Penalties — Ovechkin Wash (cross-checking) 2:21, Calvert Clb (fighting) 13:22, Carrick Wash (fighting) 13:22, Calvert Clb (unsportsmanlike conduct) 13:22.

Shots on goal Washington 12 7 8 — 27 Columbus 13 10 13 — 36 Goal — Washington: Grubauer (L, 6-3-5); Columbus: Bobrovsky (W, 14-11-2).

Portland 109, San Antonio 100 Dallas 110, Phoenix 107 Cleveland 117, Denver 109 Oklahoma City 127, Golden State 121 Saturday’s Games L.A. Clippers at Indiana, 5 p.m.

Detroit at Washington, 5 p.m.

Miami at Charlotte, 5:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Chicago, 6 p.m.

Utah at Minnesota, 6 p.m.

Milwaukee at Houston, 6 p.m.

Golden State at New Orleans, 6 p.m.

Portland at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday’s Games L.A. Lakers at Toronto, 11 a.m.

Boston at Orlando, 4 p.m.

Sacramento at Oklahoma City, 5 p.m.

Milwaukee at San Antonio, 5 p.m.

Denver at Phoenix, 6 p.m.

Tennis AUSTRALIAN OPEN MELBOURNE, Australia — Complete results Friday from the US$29.72-million-Australian Open at Melbourne Park (surface—hard-outdoor; seedings in parentheses): MEN Singles Third Round Novak Djokovic (2), Serbia, def. Denis Istomin, Uzbekistan, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5.

David Ferrer (3), Spain, def. Jeremy Chardy (29), France, 6-2, 7-6 (5), 6-2.

Tomas Berdych (7), Czech Rep., def. Damir Dzumhur, Bosnia-Herzegovina, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2.

Stanislas Wawrinka (8), Switzerland, def. Vasek Pospisil (28), Vancouver, walkover.

Tommy Robredo (17), Spain, def. Richard Gasquet (9), France, 2-6, 7-5, 6-4, 7-6 (6).

Fabio Fognini (15), Italy, def. Sam Querrey, U.S., 7-5, 6-4, 6-4.

Kevin Anderson (19), South Africa, def. Edouard Roger-Vasselin, France, 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5), 7-5.

Florian Mayer, Germany, def. Jerzy Janowicz (20), Poland, 7-5, 6-2, 6-2.

Doubles Second Round Max Mirnyi, Belarus, & Mikhail Youzhny, Russia, def. Marcel Granollers & Marc Lopez (6), Spain, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (3).

Yuki Bhambri, India, & Michael Venus, New Zealand, def. Jean-Julien Rojer, Netherlands, & Horia Tecau (10), Romania, 6-4, 6-4.

Michael Llodra & Nicolas Mahut (13), France, def. Philipp Oswald, Austria, & Simon Stadler, Ger-

many, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (2).

Lukasz Kubot, Poland, & Robert Lindstedt (14), Sweden, def. Benjamin Mitchell & Jordan Thompson, Australia, 6-1, 6-3.

First Round Bob & Mike Bryan (1), U.S., def. Paul Hanley, Australia, & Jonathan Marray, Britain, 6-4, 7-6 (3).

David Marrero & Fernando Verdasco (3), Spain, def. James Duckworth & Matthew Ebden, Australia, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2.

Ivan Dodig, Croatia, & Marcelo Melo (4), Brazil, def. Chris Guccione & Thanasi Kokkinakis, Australia, 7-5, 7-6 (5).

Leander Paes, India, & Radek Stepanek (5), Czech Rep., def. Lukas Dlouhy & Lukas Rosol, Czech Rep., 6-4, 6-1.

Daniele Bracciali, Italy, & Alexandr Dolgopolov, Ukraine, def. Jonathan Erlich, Israel, & Andy Ram, Israel, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-3.

Jarkko Nieminen, Finland, & Dmitry Tursunov, Russia, def. Andre Begemann, Germany, & Martin Emmrich, Germany, 7-6 (3), 6-4.

Andreas Seppi & Potito Starace, Italy, def. Tobias Kamke & Florian Mayer, Germany, 7-6 (1), 6-4.

Pablo Carreno Busta & Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, Spain, def. Dustin Brown, Germany, & Gael Monfils, France, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4.

WOMEN Singles Third Round Serena Williams (1), U.S., def. Daniela Hantuchova (31), Slovakia, 6-3, 6-3.

Li Na (4), China, def. Lucie Safarova (26), Czech

Rep., 1-6, 7-6 (2), 6-3.

Angelique Kerber (9), Germany, def. Alison Riske, U.S., 6-3, 6-4.

Ana Ivanovic (14), Serbia, def. Sam Stosur (17), Australia, 6-7 (8), 6-4, 6-2.

Ekaterina Makarova (22), Russia, def. Monica Niculescu, Romania, 6-4, 6-4.

Flavia Pennetta (28), Italy, def. Mona Barthel, Germany, 6-1, 7-5.

Eugenie Bouchard (30), Montreal, def. Lauren Davis, U.S., 6-2, 6-2.

Casey Dellacqua, Australia, def. Zheng Jie, China, 6-2, 6-4.

Doubles Second Round Sara Errani & Roberta Vinci (1), Italy, def. Kaia Kanepi, Estonia, & Renata Voracova, Czech Rep., 1-6, 6-1, 6-1.

Shahar Peer, Israel, & Silvia Soler-Espinosa, Spain, def. Su-Wei Hsieh, Taiwan, & Peng Shuai (2), China, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4.

Kveta Peschke, Czech Rep., & Katarina Srebotnik (4), Slovenia, def. Katarzyna Piter & Alicja Rosolska, Poland, 7-6 (2), 6-4.

Raquel Kops-Jones & Abigail Spears (8), U.S., def. Garbine Muguruza & Arantxa Parra Santonja, Spain, 6-4, 7-6 (4).

Hao-Ching Chan, Taiwan, & Liezel Huber (13), U.S., def. Varvara Lepchenko, U.S., & Ioana Raluca Olaru, Romania, 6-4, 7-6 (4).

Lucie Hradecka, Czech Rep., & Michaella Krajicek, Netherlands, def. Vania King, U.S., & Galina Voskoboeva (16), Kazakhstan, 7-6 (4), 6-1.

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Ekaterina Makarova & Elena Vesnina (3), Russia, def. Lauren Davis, U.S., & Lourdes Dominguez Lino, Spain, 6-3, 6-2.

Jarmila Gajdosova, Australia, & Ajla Tomljanovic, Croatia, def. Alla Kudryavtseva, Russia, & Anastasia Rodionova (9), Australia, 1-6, 6-4, 7-5.

Kristina Mladenovic, France, & Flavia Pennetta (12), Italy, def. Aleksandrina Naydenova, Bulgaria, & Teliana Pereira, Brazil, 6-1, 6-2.

Julia Goerges, Germany, & Barbora Zahlavova Strycova (14), Czech Rep., def. Naiktha Bains & Olivia Tjandramulia, Australia, 6-3, 6-3.

Daniela Hantuchova, Slovakia, & Lisa Raymond (15), U.S., def. Mandy Minella, Luxembourg, & Chanelle Scheepers, South Africa, 6-7 (2), 6-2, 6-1.

Eugenie Bouchard, Montreal, & Vera Dushevina, Russia, def. Valeria Solovyeva, Russia, & Elina Svitolina, Ukraine, 6-3, 6-1.

Madison Keys & Alison Riske, U.S., def. Xinyun Han, China, & Miki Miyamura, Japan, 6-2, 7-5.

Timea Babos, Hungary, & Petra Martic, Croatia, def. Dominika Cibulkova, Slovakia, & Yanina Wickmayer, Belgium, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5.

MIXED DOUBLES First Round Kveta Peschke, Czech Rep., & Marcin Matkowski (7), Poland, def. Arina Rodionova, Russia, & Nick Kyrgios, Australia, 7-5, 6-4.

Ashleigh Barty & John Peers, Australia, def.

Olivia Rogowska & John-Patrick Smith, Australia, 6-3, 6-4.

Transactions BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Agreed to terms with INF Gordon Beckham and OF Alejandro De Aza on one-year contracts.

CLEVELAND INDIANS — Agreed to terms with LHP Marc Rzepczynski on a one-year contract.

DETROIT TIGERS — Agreed to terms with RHPs Al Alburquerque, Rick Porcello and Max Scherzer and OFs Andy Dirks and Austin Jackson on one-year contracts.

HOUSTON ASTROS — Agreed to terms with C Jason Castro and INF/OF Jesus Guzman on one-year contracts.

KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Agreed to terms with INF Emilio Bonifacio, RHP Luke Hochevar and 1B Eric Hosmer on one-year contracts.

MINNESOTA TWINS — Agreed to terms with 3B Trevor Plouffe and LHP Brian Duensing on one-year contracts.

NEW YORK YANKEES — Agreed to terms with OF Brett Gardner and RHPs Shawn Kelley, Ivan Nova and RHP David Robertson on one-year contracts.

OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Agreed to terms with RHP Luke Gregerson, INFs Jed Lowrie and Brandon Moss and OF Craig Gentry on one-year contracts.

SEATTLE MARINERS — Agreed to terms with RHP Logan Kensing and C Manny Pina on minor league contracts.

TAMPA BAY RAYS — Agreed to terms with RHP Jeremy Hellickson, LHPs Jake McGee and Cesar Ramos, OFs Matt Joyce and Sean Rodriguez and C Jose Lobaton on one-year contracts.

TEXAS RANGERS — Agreed to terms with RHPs Neftali Perez and Alexi Ogando on one-year contracts.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Agreed to terms with LHP Brett Cecil, OF Colby Rasmus and RHP Esmil Rogers on one-year contracts.

National League ATLANTA BRAVES — Agreed to terms with RHP Kris Medlen, LHP Mike Minor, INF Chris Johnson and OF Jordan Schafer on one-year contracts.

CINCINNAI REDS — Agreed to terms with RHP Sam LeCure on a two-year contract and RHP Alfredo Simon on a one-year contract.

COLORADO ROCKIES — Agreed to terms with RHP Juan Nicasio and OF Drew Stubbs on one-year contracts.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Agreed to terms with LHP Clayton Kershaw on a seven-year contract.

MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Agreed to terms with 1B/3B Mark Reynolds on a minor league contract.

NEW YORK METS — Agreed to terms with RHP Bobby Parnell and OF Eric Young Jr. on one-year contracts.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Named Charlie Manuel senior adviser to the general manager.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Agreed to terms with INFs Pedro Alvarez, Gaby Sanchez and Neil Walker;

RHPs Vin Mazzaro and Mark Melancon; and OF Travis Snider on one-year contracts.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Agreed to terms with OFs Jon Jay and Peter Bourjos on one-year contracts.

SAN DIEGO PADRES — Agreed to terms with RHPs Ian Kennedy and Tyson Ross, INFs Everth Cabrera and Chase Headley and INF/OF Kyle Blanks on one-year contracts.

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Agreed to terms with OF Gregor Blanco, RHP Yusmeiro Petit and INF Tony Abreu on one-year contracts.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Agreed to terms with C Wilson Ramos, RHP Drew Storen and LHPs Ross Detwiler and Jerry Blevins on one-year contracts and RHP Jordan Zimmermann and SS Ian Desmond on two-year contracts.

American Association LINCOLN SALTDOGS — Sold the contract of INF Curt Smith to the St. Louis Cardinals.

SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS — Sold the contract of OF Tyler Graham to the San Francisco Giants.

SIOUX FALLS CANARIES — Signed RHP Alan DeRatt.

Frontier League WASHINGTON WILD THINGS — Signed 2B Nick Ratajczak.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association BOSTON CELTICS — Signed G/F Chris Johnson to a 10-day contract.

FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Fined New Orleans S Rafael Bush $21,000 and San Francisco RB Frank Gore and WR Anquan Boldin and Carolina CB Josh Thomas $7,875 for their actions during last week’s games. Fined New England RB Stevan Ridley $5,250 for a uniform violation.

DETROIT LIONS — Named Teryl Austin defensive co-ordinator and Bill Sheridan linebackers coach.

Retained special teams co-ordinator John Bonamego, assistant offensive line coach Terry Heffernan, tight ends coach Bobby Johnson, defensive line coach Kris Kocurek, running backs coach/run game co-ordinator Curtis Modkins, quality control/special teams coach Evan Rothstein, offensive line coach Jeremiah Washburn and assistant defensive line coach/pass rush specialist Jim Washburn.

GREEN BAY PACKERS — Announced the resignation of linebackers coach Kevin Greene.

TENNESSEE TITANS — Named Jason Michael offensive co-ordinator.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Named Wes Phillips tight ends coach. Retained offensive line coach Chris Foerster and defensive co-ordinator Jim Haslett.

Canadian Football League WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Signed PK Lirim Hajrullahu, WRs Jordan Brescacin and Taylor Renaud and LB Doug Hogue.

Arena Football League

SPOKANE SHOCK — Activated WR Thomas Mayo and OL Nick Speller from other league exempt. Placed WRs Jeffrey Solomon and Duane Brooks on recallable reassignment.

HOCKEY National Hockey League NHL — Fined Phoenix F Martin Hanzal $5,000 for high-sticking double minor penalty during Thursday’s game.

ANAHEIM DUCKS — Reassigned G Igor Bobkov from Norfolk (AHL) to Utah (ECHL). Reassigned G John Gibson to Norfolk. Reassigned D Luca Sbisa to Norfolk on a long-term injury conditioning loan.

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Reassigned D Thomas Larkin from Evansville (ECHL) to Springfield (AHL).

FLORIDA PANTHERS — Traded C Steve Pinizzotto to Edmonton for C Ryan Martindale.

MONTREAL CANADIENS — Recalled D Nathan Beaulieu and F Joonas Nattinen from Hamilton (AHL).

NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Reassigned G Marek Mazanec to Milwaukee (AHL).

NEW YORK ISLANDERS — Loaned F Kirill Kabanov to MoDo (Sweden).

PHOENIX COYOTES — Assigned D Rostislav Klesia to Portland (AHL).

ST. LOUIS BLUES — Activated F Alexander Steen from injured reserve.

American Hockey League CHARLOTTE CHECKERS — Assigned D Austin Levi to Florida (ECHL).

NORFOLK ADMIRALS — Recalled F Norm Ezekiel from Utah (ECHL).

SAN ANTONIO RAMPAGE — Traded F Jack Combs to Oklahoma City for F Derek Nesbitt. Recalled G Michael Houser from Cincinnati (ECHL).

SOCCER Major League Soccer MONTREAL IMPACT — Re-signed D Nelson Rivas.

VANCOUVER WHITECAPS — Sold the contract of F Camilo Sanvezzo to Queretaro FC (Mexico).

COLLEGE BELHAVEN — Named Hal Mumme football coach.

CINCINNATI — Named Hank Hughes co-defensive co-ordinator and linebackers coach and Jeff Koonz safeties coach.

EASTERN ILLINOIS — Named Greg Stevens offensive co-ordinator and Kane Wommack defensive co-ordinator.

FLAGLER — Named Ashley Martin women’s soccer coach.

NEBRASKA — Named Charlton Warren secondary coach.

NEW MEXICO — Promoted inside linebackers coach Kevin Cosgrove to defensive co-ordinator.

UAB — Named Mark Tjia women’s tennis coach.

WHEATON (ILL.) — Named Jordan Langs defensive co-ordinator.

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Raptors return to form against T’wolves

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS Raptors 94 Timberwolves 89 TORONTO — Kyle Lowry and the Toronto Raptors made up for a sub-par road performance by continuing their mastery of the Minnnesota Timberwolves.

Lowry had 24 points to lead Toronto to a 94-89 victory before an Air Canada Centre sellout crowd of 19,800, the Raptors’ 10th straight home win over Minnesota and 17th in 18 head-to-head meetings.

More importantly, it came just two nights after a disappointing 88-83 road loss to the Boston Celtics.

“It was a bounce-back game for us and we needed it,” Lowry said. “We did a good job in executiing our gameplan.

“They made it close but we pulled it out.”

The Raptors captured a season-high sixth straight home victory. The last time they did that was Jan. 17-Feb. 10, 2010 when they won eight in a row. On Friday, Toronto wore its special Canadian Forces fourth jersey — camo green with black— as part of Armed Forces Night to improve to 108 at home.

Amir Johnson added 19 points for Toronto while Terrence Ross had 16 points and DeMar DeRozan scored 15 points.

Kevin Martin had 18 points for Minnesota (18-21), which has lost three straight and four of its last five to drop to 7-13 on the road. Kevin Love added 16 points.

A big key for Toronto was its long-range shooting. The Raptors hit on 11-of-24 at-

tempts from beyond the arc — Lowry was 6-of-9 alone — while Minnesota was just 3-of18.

However, it was Martin’s three-pointer — his second of the game — that helped the pesky Timberwolves pull to within 85-83 with just over a minute remaining. But DeRozan’s basket gave the Raptors a 87-83 advantage.

Then, after Minnesota failed to convert on offence, Lowry cemented the win with a three-pointer with 14.6 seconds remaining for a 90-83 advantage.

“It was a big shot,” Lowry said. “It was one of those shots where we could finally kind of relax a little bit.

“Everyone is just trusting each other, everyone has confidence in each other and if you miss (a three-pointer) you know you’ll probably get another one.”

Toronto averaged 108 points and made 43 per cent of its three-pointers in sweeping a three-game homestand before heading to Boston. But the Raptors were also solid defensively against a Minnesota team that was averaging 107.1 points per game.

“I thought they bounced back as a team from the other night,” Toronto coach Dwane Casey said. “I think we were disappointed that we got ambushed in Boston, they attacked us.

“They (Timberwolves) are a very good team, very explosive offensive team. Coach (Rick) Adelman, a lot of coaches in this league steal from him . . . I’m still stealing from him.

He’s an offensive mind, he doesn’t get enough credit for

it.”

Adelman, who coached Lowry for threRaptorse seasons in Houston, had nothing but praise for his former player.

“He’s always played at a high level but he’s shooting the ball really well,” Adelman said. “A lot better than anytime from the three-point line, the floor and the free-throw line.

“That’s a big difference but he’s always been a solid player.”

As for Lowry, he said Adelman is by far his favourite NBA coach.

“Nothing against coach Casey but Rick is my favourite coach because he gave me my opportunity to show my skills.,” Lowry said. “He really is my favourite coach of all time.”

Toronto finds itself on a nice roll, having won 13 of its last 18 games. But that’s of little solace to Casey.

“I’m not satisfied and I don’t think the players are,” he said. “We’re not the hunted, we’ve got to be the hunter.

“If we don’t play (as) the hungry, desperate team, more nights like Boston are going to happen. I thought we played like an underdog tonight and we didn’t play that way against Boston.”

Johnson had nine thirdquarter points to help give Toronto a 69-61 advantage but it was Lowry’s two three-pointers that put the Raptors ahead 67-53.

They came after DeRozan converted a technical foul on Minnesota’s Corey Brewer after he received his fourth personal foul.

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Toronto Raptors’ Amir Johnson goes up for a slam dunk past Minnesota Timberwolves’ Kevin Love, left, during first half NBA action in Toronto, Friday.

Jones rebounds at Kings get edged by Continental Cup, NA Griffins in overtime has lead over World

BY ADVOCATE STAFF

THE CANADIAN PRESS LAS VEGAS — Jennifer Jones rebounded from a tough loss as North America maintained its three-point lead of the World squad at curling’s Continental Cup after the two teams split the three available points in Friday’s early draw.

The North Americans led 7.5-4.5 after four draws, but it looked like they were going to increase their lead after Friday’s early traditional team matches.

Ottawa’s Rachel Homan had a two-point lead over Japan’s Satsuki Fujisawa and the hammer in the eighth and final end.

But Homan missed on her last-rock hit attempt to give Fujisawa a stolen deuce to tie the game 5-5. With no extra ends in the Continental Cup, each team was awarded half a point in the overall standings.

“It was very, very ex-

citing (to get a tie in that game),” said Fujisawa through an interpreter.

“Halfway through when we lost those two points (through a Homan steal in the fifth end), we thought we were going to lose, but we got that one point and then at the end we thought we were going to lose in the eighth end but we managed to get the two points back and get the tie which was exciting.”

Winnipeg’s Jones earned North America’s full point, stealing two in the first end and three more in each of the third and fourth ends for a 9-3 win over Sweden’s Margaretha Sigfridsson.

It was a much better result for Jones’s rink, which lost 12-2 to Scotland’s Eve Muirhead in Thursday’s tournamentopening draw.

“We certainly felt a lot better out there today,” said second Jill Officer.

“We were a lot more confident with the ice and with ourselves too which made a big differ-

ence.

“We’re happy to put some points on the board for Team North America as well. It’s nice to be able to bounce back like that because yesterday certainly wasn’t pretty and definitely wasn’t our normal team (performance).”

Reigning men’s world champion Niklas Edin defeated American skip John Shuster for the World’s full point.

A singles draw and another team draw were held later Friday.

In the afternoon draw Team World took the lead in the overall standings at the Continental Cup, thanks to a brilliant performance in the afternoon singles competition in curling’s version of the Ryder Cup. Team World won five of the six games, to take a 9.5-8.5 lead over Team North America. The first team to win 30.5 of the 60 available points will win the WFG Continental Cup.

Griffins 5 Kings 4 (OT) EDMONTON — The RDC Kings overtime success finally came to an end.

The Kings lost for the first time in extra time this season, dropping a 5-4 decision to the Grant MacEwan University Griffins in Alberta Colleges Men’s Hockey League action at the Bill Hunter Arena Friday.

“We have a philosophy to go for it in overtime and one of our defencemen joined the rush and got caught and they came back and scored off a scramble,” said Kings head coach Trevor Keeper. “You have to gamble a bit in overtime, so it’s one of those things.”

The Kings also suffered three key injuries, losing defencemen Shamus Graham and Kirsten Odendaal and for-

ward Jeff Archibald after they were hit from behind.

“By the end of the game we were down to four defencemen and three lines,” said Keeper.

Doug Jones scored twice for the Kings with Clayton Petrie and Logan Sceviour adding single markers. Mike Salmon was in goal.

“It’s a tough rink to play in as it’s tiny and the boards are lively,” explained Keeper. “They’re used to it and they got a couple lucky goals as they just shot the puck in and it bounced off the boards in front.”

The Kings got one point out of the game and sit in a tie for second in the league with NAIT, two points back of SAIT and one ahead of Camrose.

The Kings host the Griffins tonight at 7:15 p.m. at the Penhold Regional Multiplex. drode@reddeeradvocate.com

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EDMONTON — Mark Matthews scored four goals and added three assists as the Edmonton Rush downed the Calgary Roughnecks 158 in National Lacrosse League action on Friday.

Curtis Knight had four goals and an assist, Chris Corbeil scored three times and added two as-

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Canmore netminder Ryan Ferguson made 26 saves in front of 800 fans at the Sportsplex. Olds goalie Jame Tamagi stopped 19 shots.

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Reed stays on top at Humana LA QUINTA, Calif. — Before Patrick Reed earned his PGA Tour card in December 2012, he successfully Mondayqualified for six events and made 12 starts that year.

That experience, with wife Justine at his side as his caddie, has come in handy in the first two rounds of the Humana Challenge.

“For sure,” Reed said. “It’s a birdiefest, this tournament is. ... It’s pretty easy to get in that Monday-qualifying mindset, due to the fact that you’re playing three different courses. So, the first day, it’s like, ’All right, well, let’s see how we do against the guys in my course there.’ And the same thing every day.”

A day after shooting a 9-under 63 at PGA West’s Arnold Palmer Private Course to take the lead, Reed had another 9-under 63 down the road Friday at tree-lined La Quinta Country Club to stretch his advantage to two strokes over Brendon Todd.

“It’s great to have that feeling that you can go out and shoot 63,” said Reed, the Wyndham Championship winner in August. “And to actually do it two times in a row shows that what we have done during the off-season and what we’re doing now is working.”

Justine is pregnant with their first child, and her brother, Kessler Karain, is subbing as Reed’s caddie. Justine has walked every hole with her 23-year-old husband this year and plans to rejoin him inside the ropes after the baby girl arrives around Memorial Day. Justine got a good look at his best shot of the day, a high 5-iron approach on the par5 fifth that landed softly and rolled to 4 feet to set up an eagle. He also had eight bird-

ies and his lone bogey in 36 holes.

“That tee shot on 5’s not easy,” Reed said. “You have to hit a perfect high cut around that tree and if it goes straight, you’re actually through the fairway. You have to hit a hook around those trees. And when I hit a perfect drive like that, had a perfect number for a 5-iron to the left flag. When I hit something three-quarters or 85 per cent, it’s normally a little draw, so I just aimed it in the middle of the green and hit it up there to 4 feet.

That was kind of just perfect for me.”

La Quinta has been that kind of place for the former Baton Rouge, La., high school champion who helped Augusta State win NCAA titles in 2010 and 2011. When Reed earned his PGA Tour card back in 2012, it was at PGA West.

Todd had a 63 on the Palmer course. He’s the only player without a bogey.

“Obviously, both days were really solid,” Todd said. “Bogey-free was huge. ... Before I knew it, I was at 7- or 8-under with a few to play, feeling like I should birdie every hole. ...

The weather’s been so good, I’m not surprised to see what Patrick did.”

The temperature climbed into the 80s and it was so calm the ponds looked like glass, the water as still as the plastic swans PGA West uses to scare away geese.

Ryan Palmer was third, three strokes back at 15-under, after a 65 at La Quinta. He also made a short eagle putt on the fifth hole.

“Overall, it was another great day,” said Palmer, coming off a tie for eighth in the Sony Open in Hawaii. “Another great finish, hanging in there, staying strong.”

Charley Hoffman, the 2007 winner, was 14-under after a

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Patrick Reed chips to the ninth green during the second round of the Humana Challenge golf tournament at La Quinta Country Club on Friday, in La Quinta, Calif.

66 on PGA West’s Jack Nicklaus Private Course. He had five straight birdies on the front nine.

“There’s water, there’s trouble if you short-side yourself, but if you’re hitting good shots, the greens are good and you can make a bunch of birdies,” Hoffman said.

Bill Haas and James Driscoll were 13-under. Haas, the 2010 winner, had a 66 on the Nicklaus course, and Driscoll shot 63 at La Quinta.

Charlie Beljan was another stroke back, shooting 64 on the Nicklaus course.

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Embarrassing headlines. Sidelined superstars.

Retooled offences. Shredded defences.

It’s a wonder the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos made it this far.

Bill Belichick’s smarts and Tom Brady’s tenacity always seems to trump tribulation.

This season, they brushed aside the Tim Tebow distraction and overcame Aaron Hernandez’s arrest and the losses of Rob Gronkowski, Wes Welker, Vince Wilfork and Jerod Mayo to put the Patriots (13-4) into the AFC championship for the third straight year.

“I’m sure every team is probably at this point overcome a lot,” Brady said.

“I know Denver has done a lot of those things, too. They’ve overcome a lot of things and injuries and so forth. It’s just part of the NFL football season.

“To get out there and play 16 weeks and really see where you stand at the end of those 16 weeks, getting to the playoffs, play the best teams and see if you can advance. It’s certainly not easy to do. It’s very challenging.”

Nobody does it better than Brady and Belichick, the best quarterback/ coach combo in history with a record 18 playoff wins.

After last year’s stumble against Baltimore in the playoffs, John Fox and Peyton Manning also steered the Broncos (14-3) through a minefield to send Denver to its first conference

championship in eight years.

“That shock of what happened against the Ravens contributed to this team being able to be as flexible as it has been and survive the adversity that it’s gone through,” said Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway, who led the Broncos to back-to-back Super Bowls in the late 1990s and now leads them from the front office instead of the huddle.

After losing Elvis Dumervil in the infamous fax fiasco when his renegotiated contract didn’t reach team headquarters in time, Elway hit the jackpot in free agency by signing Welker and Louis Vasquez on offence and Shaun Phillips, Terrance Knighton and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie on defence.

They helped the Broncos weather an injury epidemic that claimed Von Miller, Kevin Vickerson, Rahim Moore, Derek Wolfe and Chris Harris while rendering captains Champ Bailey and Wesley Woodyard backups for most of the season.

Fox overcame his own heart operation that sidelined him for a month and even a player quitting on him at midseason, and Manning set a slew of records, including throwing for 55 TDs and 5,447 yards, to help the Broncos become the first 600-point team in league history.

The Broncos did it despite losing exceptional blindside protector Ryan Clady in Week 2 and being anchored by a converted guard who hadn’t played a full season at centre in 14 years.

49ers, Seahawks defences not going to be intimidated

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS RENTON, Wash. — Big, bad football players don’t get intimidated. Not by noise, weather, statistics or hard hits.

Tell that to the two defences about to attempt to dominate the NFC championship game Sunday.

Or to the offences, for that matter.

Seattle and San Francisco ranked first and third in points allowed this season.

The Seahawks (14-3) won the NFC West with the stingiest defence in yardage yielded, and the 49ers (14-4) were fifth in that category.

The Seahawks led the league in takeaways (39), interceptions (28) and turnover margin (plus-20), while the Niners had a plus-12.

They did it with units that don’t back down — ever. Physical, aggressive, relentless. Choose your favourite term.

“I think DBs playing physical is the way football should be,” Seahawks All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman said. “A lot of people want to see great offence. You see great offence all the time, people running through zones and guys not being able to cover them.

“We stand up there and have a dog fight every play. You know, there are

going to be some pushing-offs and grabbing here and there, and that is the game of football. That’s how it is.

That’s how it’s always been.”

Pointing to the Seattle secondary for instilling trepidation in opponents is a natural place to start. They specialize in tight coverage and rugged tackling.

They don’t back down.

“Our aggression, our intensity is the same as it’s been,” Sherman said as he looked ahead to a third meeting with their division counterpart in what has become a tense and bitter rivalry. “In practice, our practices now are the same as they’ve been. We’ve been going 100 per cent, competing, competing, and nothing has changed. We have the most intense competitors out there, and that is showing on the practice field, and it shows up on game day.”

As it does with the 49ers. For every Sherman, Kam Chancellor, Bobby Wagner and Michael Bennett in Seattle, there are Patrick Willis, NaVorro Bowman, Donte Whitner and Justin Smith in San Francisco.

And more. Everywhere.

“You have to be physical, you want to make them think about you out there,” said Whitner, who considered changing his name to Hitner last year.

“That’s an important part of the game.”

lowed his opening round 67 with a 70, leaving him at 7-under 137. David Hearn of Brantford, Ont., who shot an opening round 68, also had a 70.

Mike Weir of Bright’s Grove, Ont., fired a 69 after an opening round 73, leaving him at 142. Calgary’s Stephen Ames carded his second straight 73.

Matt Every and playing partner Will MacKenzie were 11-under in a group that included Kapalua winner Zach Johnson.

Every settled for a 68 on the Palmer course after playing an early five-hole stretch in 6-under with four birdies and

an eagle. MacKenzie had a 66.

“I was just striping it,” Every said. “I was hitting it close and then the greens, we were first off, so the greens were perfect, and I was rolling them in.”

After a long wait at the turn, he made a double bogey on No. 10.

“We flew around the front,” Every said. “Then we got to the back and there was a logjam.”

Johnson had an eagle, six birdies, two bogeys — on his first two holes — and a double bogey in a 68 on the Nicklaus course.

McIlroy goes low to close in on Abu Dhabi lead

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Rory McIlroy birdied his last two holes to post a 5-under 67 and lie two shots off the lead two rounds into the Abu Dhabi Championship on Friday.

At 7 under overall in the European Tour event, McIlroy was rapt to be in contention for a second win in three tournaments. Playing partner Phil Mickelson was also happy, though in relief to make the cut by two shots at 1 under with a 70 after a first-round 73.

“I’m really glad I made the cut and I now have a chance over these next two days, because I kind of keyed in on something with my swing starting to feel much better,” Mickelson said.

“I really need these two days to get my game in shape.”

Mickelson was impressed with McIlroy’s form.

“His game looks really sharp and his driving was impeccable,” Mickelson said of McIlroy.

Tied for the lead were Scotland’s Craig Lee (67) and Spain’s Rafa Cabrera-Bello (68) at 9 under, a stroke ahead of England’s Danny Willett (63), who eagled the par-5 8th hole at National Course beside seven birdies.

McIlroy was sharing fourth with Argentina’s Ricardo Gonzalez (66) and Denmark’s Thomas Bjorn (70).

He was holding the end-of-2013 form that saw him come from behind and defeat Masters champion Adam Scott in the Australian Open in Sydney last month.

“It’s a great position to be in, as I’m only a few off the lead, so I’m excited,” McIlroy said.

He was happy to compare with how he missed the cut a year ago, when he debuted new equipment and left himself and sponsor Nike red-faced. In that humbling display of consecutive 75s were two double bogeys and seven bogeys.

“Coming off the last green last year, after 36 holes, I was deflated to say the least,” he said.

“The week didn’t go as how I imagined it or how I planned. But it’s so much better this year. I’m happy with how I’m playing. I’m striking the ball really well. I got a few putts to drop on the back nine, which was nice. And yeah, I mean, I feel like if I can keep hitting it the way I have been, I’ve got a great chance to win in this tournament.”

While McIlroy won two tournaments ago in Sydney it has been 13 months since his last success on the European Tour when he birdied his closing five holes in winning the season-ending World Tour Championship in nearby Dubai.

Cabrera-Bello is also no stranger to winning in the Emirates, having captured the 2012 Dubai Desert Classic.

The overnight leader dropped a shot at his last hole, the ninth, to fall into a tie with Lee, who seeks his first win on tour.

“I have been practicing hard the last two weeks and trying also to get back into shape, so I’m glad that is all paying off,” Cabrera-Bello said.

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MELBOURNE, Australia — Maria Sharapova recovered from the longest, hottest match of her career to beat Alize Cornet 6-1, 7-6 (6) Saturday and reach the fourth round of the Australian Open.

Her third-round match was played in high humidity but in temperatures of about 22 Celsius (72 Fahrenheit), considerably cooler than the scorching 42 C (108 F) conditions she endured for 3 hours, 28 minutes in her secondround win over Karin Knapp two days previously. That preceded the first match suspensions under the tournament’s Extreme Heat Policy in five years.

Again, though, Sharapova struggled to close out. She took 50 minutes between her first and last match points against Knapp, and needed almost a half-hour to finish off Cornet — she missed a match point with a wayward backhand on the Frenchwoman’s serve and then got broken twice while trying to serve out.

In the next match on Rod Laver Arena, Roger Federer — after a detour to Hisense Arena in the second round — had a 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 win over Teymuraz Gabashvili.

He is seeded sixth after a year in which he didn’t reach a Grand Slam final for the first time since 2002. His wife, Mirka, and their twin daughters were in the arena watching against Gabashvili.

The couple is expecting another

MELBOURNE, Australia — Montreal’s Eugenie Bouchard reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time on Friday as the 30th seed beat American Lauren Davis 6-2, 6-2 at the Australian Open.

Bouchard, 19, became the first Canadian woman to reach the round of 16 in Australia since Maureen Drake in 1999. Alexsandra Wozniak of Blainville, Que., got this far at the French Open in 2009 before losing to Serena Williams.

“I thought I played well, tried to be aggressive, really tried to control the point,“ said Bouchard.

Davis, No. 68 on the WTA’s singles list, lost in 70 minutes as both players battled on the fifth day of a record heat wave and temperatures in the mid-40s C. “It was definitely hot today, the hottest I felt in any of my matches so far,” said Bouchard. “I was happy to win in straight sets.”

Bouchard, the 30th seed, will next play unseeded Australian Casey Dellacqua, who beat Zheng Jie of China 6-2, 6-4 Bouchard earned her quick win on a second match point, which she set up with a forehand winner in the corner after a 16-shot rally.

The Montrealer took a 5-1 lead in the opening set but failed to serve out in the next game, with Davis climbing to 2-5. Bouchard took the opener in the next game before taking control and running out the victory.

Bouchard ended the match with four aces, breaking on five of eight chances, with 18 winners and 23 unforced errors.

“I always want to do better, I think it’s just a step in the process,” Bouchard said of her fourth-round achievement. “I’m trying to always improve on the court. I think I played better today, that’s what I’m most happy about.”

Dellacqua, unseeded in Melbourne and ranked No. 120 in the world, said she will face a battle against what she called Bouchard’s great server.

child later in the year, something Federer sees as a good omen.

“The last time (Mirka) was pregnant I played fairly well, won the French and Wimbledon!” he said, in reference to 2009. “So lots of pressure there.”

Federer will next meet either 2008 finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and No. 18 Gilles Simon Sharapova is slowing finding her groove in her second tournament back after a prolonged break for a right shoulder injury. She had six double-faults and 29 of her total 35 unforced errors in the second set after breezing through the first against Cornet.

“After the last match I’m just happy to get through this,” Sharapova said. “Definitely need to step it up. I was lucky to get through the other day, now that I’m in the second week, I’m level.”

The four-time major winner needed an ice bath after her second-round win but joked about needing a warm bath following her victory over Cornet.

“It’s such a quick change,” Sharapova said of the cooler conditions. “I think it’s really welcome from all of us.

“Everyone that played a long match in those conditions is going to feel physically and emotionally tired, and that’s the way it goes.

You just have to find a way to get through it ... that’s what I did.”

No. 25 Cornet appeared to be labouring between points in the second set, spending time retreating to the shade and breathing deeply at certain stages. She had

been clearly distressed after her second-round win in the heat, which she described as like “an oven.”

Sharapova will next play Dominika Cibulkova, who beat No. 16 Carla Suarez Navarro 6-1, 6-0 in 59 minutes. Suarez Navarro was clearly still fatigued from her three-hour, second-round match in the extreme heat. She hit only two winners against Cibulkova.

“I finished the last match with pain. I tried to recover yesterday but it was not possible to play good today,” she said after Saturday’s defeat.

“When you play with these players at this level, you need to be 90 per cent perfect or 100 per cent perfect. If you are less than this, you cannot play, you cannot be on court.”

Former No. 1-ranked Jelena Jankovic had a 6-4,7-5 win over Kurumi Nara, her third consecutive victory over a Japanese player, to set up a fourth-round match against No. 11 Simona Halep, who advanced with a 6-1, 6-4 over qualifier Zarina Diyas. Fifth-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska had a 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 over No. 29 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.

No. 13 Sloane Stephens, who had an upset win over Serena Williams in the quarterfinals here last year, reached the fourth round at a fifth consecutive major with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Elina Svitolina of Ukraine. She will play either two-time defending champion Victoria Azarenka or Yvonne Meusburger in the next round.

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Chickens on the menu URBAN HENS, CANADA GAMES, BORROWING BYLAWS ON COUNCIL AGENDA

BY CRYSTAL RHYNO ADVOCATE STAFF Urban chickens living in Red Deer coops may be given a lifeline when city council considers extending the pilot project on Monday.

The pilot, allowing up to six chickens but no roosters in backyards, was originally slated to wrap up on March 31.

But city administration wants to extend the end date until June 30. More time is needed to consult with the public.

A report on the pilot’s findings would come back to council on May 31. At this time, council will consider a possible bylaw or pilot extension.

Also on Monday, council will hear an

update on the city’s bid to host the 2019 Canada Winter Games.

The bid committee recently submitted its technical package to the Canada Games Bid Evaluation Committee. Following the technical phase, communities vying for the games will enter the Bid Evaluation Phase of the process.

The short list of the bid cities in the running is expected to be announced sometime in February.

Red Deer lost its bid to host the games in 1995 to Grande Prairie.

Final bid proposals are due to the Canada Games Bid Evaluation Committee by the end of May. The winning community will be announced in September.

There will also be a report to council on the recent municipal election, including

evaluations of the election process and recommendations.

Council will also consider seven borrowing bylaws for projects related to the North Highway Connector, the new Timberlands substation and transmission line, systemwide intelligent software and additional funding for the 53rd Avenue, north of Riverlands, sanitary trunk.

Two public meetings are scheduled, including one on the proposed rezoning to allow security suites at 7429 49th Avenue in north Red Deer and the proposed rezoning of Laredo to low density residential (R1) from agricultural district (AG) in northeast Lancaster/Vanier East.

Council meets at 2:30 p.m. in City Hall chambers every other Monday. crhyno@reddeeradvocate.com

CELEBRITY CHEFS AT HOSPICE GALA

SPEAKER PART OF UWALK An internationally renowned researcher in the field of physical activity will speak in Red Deer Feb. 4. Kerry Mummery, dean of the faculty of physical education at the University of Alberta, will speak at the Collicutt Centre at 7 p.m. Mummery is an athlete, a coach and an advocate of physical activity. His speech is hosted by the City of Red Deer and the Red Deer Primary Care Network.

The speaker is part of the public launch of a UWALK Red Deer, a project to empower people to be active by walking. Tamara Greba, Red Deer recreation facilities supervisor, said walking in bouts of 10 minutes or more than help strengthen the heart, build strong bones and improve muscle. For more information about UWALK Red Deer or to sign up online, visit www.uwalk. ca.

YOUTH ACCOUNTABILITY The Red Deer Youth Justice Committee attempts to provide youths who are in conflict with the law, and their families, with community-based support.

The intent is to foster accountability in the young person and provide other restorative resolutions.

The intervention is through Extrajudicial Measures/ Sanctions programs and is sanctioned through the Solicitor General of Alberta. For more details or to apply for membership, call Joyce Scott @403-343-2487.

Volunteers are welcome.

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Preparing to put their skills to work, celebrity chefs Michael Bonacini, left, and Massimo Capra ham it up on stage at the Sheraton Hotel in Red Deer on Friday afternoon. Bonacini, culinary leader and co-founder of Oliver and Bonacini Restaurants, and Capra, chef and co-owner of Toronto restaurants Mistura and Sopra Upper Lounge, put their skills on display on Friday night at the Red Deer Hospice Society Gala. The two chefs designed the menu and demonstrated the prep and involved the audience in the production. They also donated a live auction item — a round trip flight to Toronto with dinner for four at Capra’s restaurant one night and then Bonacini’s another night, with accommodations included.

LOCAL

BRIEFS Clear around meters, city asks Record snowfall has led the City of Red Deer to make yet another request of residents.

On Friday, the city asked for the public’s assistance in clearing snow for meter readers to access residential electric meters and water meter remotes.

This will aid in facilitating accurate readings and for meter reader safety, the city said.

Meters and remotes are generally located on the back of homes, but placement will vary.

Earlier this week, the city announced that as of Monday, and until further notice, all residents are asked to put their garbage and recyclables on their front curbs because the collections are behind.

The trucks have been getting stuck in back alleys because of the snow, which has become slushy with warmer temperatures.

Earlier, the city also asked residents to refrain from shovelling snow onto fire hydrants.

A full plow of residential streets began this week, and is expected to take over a month to complete.

Omeasoo was scheduled for her first court appearance on Thursday and remains in custody.

Break-in suspect ID sought Red Deer RCMP request the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a break-in at a local TD bank.

Around 7 a.m. on Monday, police were called to a reported break and enter at the branch at 5001 19th St. Police say the crime took place around 3:30 a.m. when the suspect pried open the door sepaBreak-in suspect. rating the ATM cash machine from the rest of the bank, setting off the security alarm.

The suspect moved through the bank but was not able to locate anything valuable and left empty-handed.

Several images of the suspect were captured by video surveillance.

Anyone with information that may help identify this suspect is asked to call RCMP at 403-343-5575 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 to remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted online at www.tipsubmit. com.

scene in a white truck that was parked next to one of the pumps.

Later that same day, around 11 p.m., the same male suspect entered the Express 24 at 88 Howarth St. and asked for a carton of cigarettes. He attempted to pay for them with a debit card and when the card was declined, he took the cigarettes and left the store. He drove away in a white Ford F-150 extended cab truck.

The suspect is described as about 1.8 metres (five feet 11 inches) tall with a slim build, facial hair and glasses.

Anyone with more information is asked to call RCMP at 403-343-5575 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 to remain anonymous.

Tips can also be reported online at www. tipsubmit.com.

Lacombe has long-term vision

Red Deer RCMP are asking the public for help in identifying a suspect in two separate thefts on Dec. 22.

One incident took place at approximately 5:30 p.m. when a male entered the Husky gas station at 3929 39th St. He collected beverages and asked for cigarettes and then pretended to pay for them with a credit card. While the Theft suspect. cashier was using the debit machine, the suspect grabbed the bag of items and ran from the store. He fled the

The City of Lacombe has adopted a plan to provide a long-term vision for the community.

Imagine Lacombe will be used to guide future decisions to ensure the community remains economically, environmentally, socially and culturally sustainable.

Having a plan also makes Lacombe eligible to apply for various grants and other funding designed to support sustainability initiatives.

The plan was formerly adopted by council earlier this week.

Mayor Steve Christie said while it took a while for local residents to fully grasp the intent of the plan, eventually more than 1,200 provided input through the consultation process.

The plan lines up with other plans such as the city’s strategic plan and downtown redevelopment plan.

“The sustainability plans\ gives you a reference when you’re making decisions,” he said in a recent interview.

Five goals are outlined in the plan: ● Build a strong, local and diverse economy ● Preserve and enhance heritage and culture ● Promote a healthy, connected and active community ● Protect our natural environment ● Provide high quality services and infrastructure

Carolyn Martindale, City Editor, 403-314-4326 Fax 403-341-6560 E-mail editorial@reddeeradvocate.com

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Woman faces charges in fatality Wetaskiwin RCMP have arrested and charged a 22-year-old woman in relation to a single-vehicle rollover that killed two people and seriously injured four others last year.

Cree Roan Omeasoo of Maskwacis was arrested and handed 19 charges on Wednesday, all related to an alleged drunk driving incident on Oct. 6.

RCMP say the vehicle she was driving lost control and flipped while southbound on Hwy 2A north of Millet.

Two people were declared dead on scene, two were taken to hospital with critical injuries and two others were treated for serious, but not life-threatening injuries.

Theft suspect photo released

LIFESTYLE

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control of the situation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It appears that there are lots of eyes on you today and you feel as if there’s a magnifySaturday, Jan. 18 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: ing glass watching over you. You’re just Kevin Costner, 59; Jason Segel, 34; Antje protecting your territory and you want to ensure that you are safe where you stand.

Traue, 33 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: The Moon An out of the blue surprise will make you radiates in dramatic Leo. Being generous, feel excitable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You honest and loyal towards others will really pay off. It’s a fabulous day to get implicat- cannot stay still and simply do nothing ed into any entertaining, frivolous activi- today. There’s a restlessness that’s itching you to go out and release ties. The Universe suggests to your desire for freedom. You ASTRO stop looking at ourselves for may finally decide to change DOYNA too long in the mirror and to let your living space as you delion’s energy make a move on sire more autonomy. someone we fancy. Today, we CAPRICORN (Dec. need to learn to stand up for 22-Jan. 19): You aspire ourselves more confidently.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your for meaningful experiences that hold a birthday, this year you are putting your promising flavour to it, yet today, this might best foot forward where your career is in- prove itself as a challenge. Do not let this volved. You are a go-getter and you take dampen your spirits as your mind will ungreat pride in what you get to accomplish expectedly be preoccupied with enjoyable this year. Don’t let a friend stay in the way intellectual pursuits or interests.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You of your dreams or act as barricade to your need companionship and you crave to aspirations.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The desire be close to your public. The opportunity to enjoy yourself today is relatively strong. to voice your talents and your interest to However, if you could let disruptions pass a greater public will be spectacular. You you by, there is much you can complete may unexpectedly acquire some monetary today behind the scenes, away from the windfall.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Certain public eye, in your own solitude time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your tasks and obligations have to be executed heart aches for some closure within famil- today and you might feel a bit restrained by iar grounds, yet your mind is aiming more them. Yet, when you least expect it, an optowards achieving greater success. An un- portunity will knock at your door and bring disclosed acquaintance could support you you some much valued freedom. in furthering your ambitions and in bringing Sunday, Jan. 19 you some interesting opportunities.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DATE: GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You have to speak up what’s on your mind and you Katey Sagal, 60; Drea de Matteo, 42; Marneed to relate to others today, but affec- sha Thomason, 38 THOUGHT OF THE DAY: THOUGHT tions might not be as mutual. Don’t be OF THE DAY: The news of the day is that surprised if you are suddenly in the centre of attention. You are being noticed for your for the next few weeks, the Sun will travel through the open-minded sign of Aquarius. prominent figure.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Realizing We will have a more laissez-faire inclinathat your basic foundations are safe and tion and our ideas might be too eccentric sound, that would only bring you into a for some. Ingenious penchants can encomfortable mindset. If you are currently lighten us with an unconventional flair of travelling, you will derive much excitement expression. We are forward-looking and and you will see the world from a different we tend to think more progressively.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: If today is your perspective. birthday, an intense year forecasts for you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Reciprocating feelings would undeniably be the cherry on Work that you do this year will be done in top, except that some conciliation that has private, away from anyone’s sight. You to be done before. An obstacle from your simply seek more privacy this year as past or an annoying debt can suddenly your tendency will be to focus on what you seem to alleviate. You might find a solution are doing quite obsessively. Secrets will abound! that will free your consciousness.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your mind VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Running some mundane errands appeal much is open to new possibilities and you see more to you now than exposing your feel- things from a broader perspective. You ing to the surface. If an alliance offers you will come in contact with individuals who the possibility to go into a business ven- inspire you to think of your goals in more ture, keep the connection but do not initiate stimulating manners and have a more anything new as of yet. Do your research avant-garde approach to life.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your for now. thinking is inclined towards career matLIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It’s great to be out and about and emerge yourself into ters. You might also think about your social indulgent activities; however, certain du- sanding and how others perceive you in ties require your attention today. You will society as an individual. You are more not encounter a problem with that as you flexible and progressing about your career recognize the fact that you are totally in choices and decisions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your life

vision has taken on a broader vision. You see the bigger picture of life and you thing in big terms. Mundane stuff bore you to death and you seek new exciting opportunities while and expanding your knowledge through something entirely out of your character.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You tend to keep your thoughts to yourself now as you direct your focus towards strategizing and structuring your finances. It’s a great time to do research or to review complex issues. You are thinking more about your intimate life and ways to spice it up!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Relationship issues come to your mind more often during this time and you definitely will not want to be alone. You find yourself communicating more openly and more frequently with your partner. It’s a great time to do some public speaking or to make presentations.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your agenda is filled up with an extensive to-do list.

You have lots of errands to run and you make sure to put it all on paper and to prioritize. It’s a busy time when your mind will be evading in various places at the same time. You are definitely capable of multitasking.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your ideas are innovative and they sound pleasing to everyone’s ear. You are mentally more stimulated now and your thoughts are directed towards your children.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You are inclined to think more often about your past, while nostalgia takes over your mind.

You are looking for ways to expand your living space and improve its foundation.

You might be thinking more often than usual with your parents during this time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You are turning into a social butterfly mingling from one flower to another. You tend towards the most unusual sorts while extracting the juiciest information and news from the field of communication. Your curiosity knows no boundaries.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your savings come into greater focus during this time. You are more aware of your financial possibilities and available options. You are also more conscious about your financial situation. Strategize a budget plan.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Whatever you had kept to yourself up until recently, now you are ready to step out and share your thoughts in a very confident and clear manner. You are more concerned and curious about other people’s ideas and you are more verbally engaging during this phase.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Hidden thoughts, private matters and a deep inquisitive period prevail. You are not particularly fond of sharing your innermost fears or of seeking advice from anyone.

Confidential talks predominate.

Astro Doyna is an internationally syndicated astrologer and columnist. Her column appears daily in the Advocate.

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Life too short to harbour ill feelings and resentment Dear Annie: My brother, “William,” recently passed away in his sleep.

His passing came as a shock to everyone.

He wasn’t ill or showing any indication that something was wrong. We suspect it was a heart attack.

However, the real tragedy of his passing is that William and his two children had been estranged for more than 19 years.

When I called his son and daughter to inform them of their father’s passing, I could tell that they certainly felt the loss, and they also understood that any opportunity for reconciliation was now lost forever.

All the years of anger and resentment suddenly appeared senseless.

I do not know the reasons for the estrangement, but I can place blame on William, as well as his children, because all of them were adamant that they were “right” about the way they felt.

I had discussions with my brother, but he was never ready to open up communication with his kids. I also met with my niece in the hope of persuading her to phone her father and try to talk things out. She didn’t. And her brother declined to talk to me about it.

Whatever wounds they had incurred had not healed, and there was no change of heart.

With their father’s passing, they will now have to cope with their inaction for the rest of their lives.

Please pass my letter along to your readers. Life is too short to harbor ill feelings and resentment, especially with loved ones. God gave us the blessing of children. Parents and children should not toss this blessing aside for what turns out to be in hindsight some perceived slight or miscommunication. — Mourning My Brother Dear Mourning: Our sincere condolences for the loss of your brother. We hope your letter serves as a heartbreaking warning. People often think they have limitless time to fix relationships, but you never know what will happen. If someone is important to you, work it out. Talk it through. Get an unbiased third party to mediate if necessary, but don’t let it fester until it’s too late.

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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The problem with a pet CAT’S LATEST PRODUCTION RETURNS TO A MUCH-LOVED PLAY ABOUT ONE MAN’S LOVE FOR A DOG, AND HIS WIFE’S DISMAY Greg’s problem is he has two com- style comedy about analytical New peting women in his life — and one of Yorkers, hinges on Kate’s frustration them is a dog. with the untenable situation of her In Central Alberta Thehusband falling head-overatre’s remounted producheels (in a purely platonic tion of Sylvia, which opened sense) for a dog. on Thursday at City Centre It is, therefore, something Stage in Red Deer, the main of a dilemma that Kate, who protagonist, Greg, hits midis otherwise played convinclife and loses all sense of ingly and naturalistically by perspective. actor Mary Cook, didn’t get Feeling frustrated and nearly frustrated or exasunfulfilled with his job, perated enough during the Greg soon trades his trouopening night performance bles for the chance to cudto really ramp up the tendle with Sylvia, the stray sion and humour. dog he finds in the park and This and a low energy LANA impulsively brings home — level among cast members MICHELIN to his wife’s shock and discontributed to a flat tone may. in the first act. But this was The fact that his spouse, remedied, somewhat, in the Kate, an empty-nester second half of the play, so career woman, does not want a dog there’s hope this promising production doesn’t really register with Greg. directed by Judith Moody will keep He eventually begins looking at Syl- picking up steam as the run progressvia with so much puppy-eyed devotion es. that an alarmed Kate feels she’s losGreg is portrayed as an amiable ing ground. “He never looks at me the man who gradually loses sight of his way he looks at Sylvia,” said Kate, who priorities by Craig Scott, who shows complains to a marriage counsellor some real emotion as discussions bethat she can’t compete with this kind of gin to centre on giving his dog away. “primeval affection.”

To Greg, Sylvia is much more than a It won’t give anything away to say pet, she is an emotional release — and that all of the conflict in this play, writ- the situation really becomes a love triten by A.R. Gurney as a Woody Allen- angle, with Greg caught in the middle.

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Debby Allan has many charming and comical moments in her portrayal of Sylvia, such as when the pooch slinks behind a chair after one of her ‘puddles’ is discovered on the floor, or plants her face into the crotch of Kate’s highfalutin Vassar College friend, Phyllis. (“It’s just my way of saying ‘Hi,’” Sylvia explains after being rebuked for bad behaviour.)

But Allan, who’s reprising the title role that she memorably played when CAT staged this play five years ago, portrays the labradoodle with more of a world-weary attitude this time around. While this sometimes works, it would be nice to see more of the unadulterated joy and excitement that her Sylvia embodied the last time.

After all, isn’t the point of the play that dogs appeal because they are always happy and not complicated?

Gord Phillips multi-tasks in three smaller roles and also has his comic moments — as Tom, a fellow dog owner, Kate’s posh friend Phyllis, and Leslie the sexually ambiguous marriage counsellor who also gets frustrated by Greg’s dog obsession.

But in the end, the whole play rests on the bond that forms between Greg and Sylvia. Fortunately, Scott and Allan are able to create this great chemistry through a series of scenes where the pet and owner romp together in

Photo by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

Central Alberta Theatre director Judith Moody applies makeup to Gord Phillips before a recent rehearsal. Sylvia is Moody’s last project for CAT before she leaves Red Deer. the park and exchange pet tricks for dog biscuits.

Anyone who has ever had a pup, or bonded with one, will certainly be able to relate.

Sylvia runs to Feb. 1.

This comedy is Moody’s swan song with CAT. After directing and otherwise contributing to dozens of local theatre productions, she is moving back to her native B.C. and Surrey’s gain will mean a loss to Red Deer’s community theatre scene. Moody’s talent, enthusiasm and sense of can-do volunteerism will be missed. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

Devoted to his craft

CARL STRETTON — MUSICIAN, PROMOTER AND PUBLISHER — IS DEDICATED TO HELPING LIVE MUSIC FLOURISH IN RED DEER

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF Live music venues open and sometimes close. Musicians come and go.

But one constant on Red Deer’s music sphere, since the mid 1980s anyway, has been Carl Stretton, a multi-faceted musician, music promoter and now musical talent developer, as well as publisher of the Red Deer Scene entertainment guide.

When Stretton first started gigging in Red Deer nearly 30 years ago, most live music was happening in downtown hotels, such as the Buffalo, Windsor and Arlington.

At the time, Stretton was repairing electronics at The Brick by day and performing, by night, on the stand-up bass, guitar and keyboards in various “party bands” that would often be hired for private functions. One was the now defunct country group Shunda, out of Rocky.

Stretton was grooving with the popular local cabaret band Fill in the Blanks by the early 1990s. Although he held other day jobs after electronics repair became a thing of the past, such as working at a local print shop, “I was always playing,” recalled the musician.

Stretton considers music to be a vital, almost transcendent, experience.

“When music is really happening between people, it’s almost like going

into another state of existence. You’re in a whole other realm of communication ... a higher state of being.”

This happens regardless of whether there’s an audience, he said.

But it occurs even more so when energy from spectators is added to the mix.

While some performers might be all about ego, music for Stretton has always been more about “sharing an experience.”

And over the past few decades, he has shared plenty of experiences with a litany of musicians and local groups — from accompanying solo artists, to being part of classical chamber orchestras, jazz and blues, rock and folk bands.

Stretton will next be seen playing the keyboards on Wednesday with a local David Bowie tribute band. He will appear at Fratters Speakeasy, along with local musicians Logan Murray, Paeton Cameron, Charlie Jacobson and James Adams.

Red Deer’s music scene has expanded and contracted several times over the past few decades — often with the economy. But the last couple of years have been booming, thanks to a profusion of new venues: The Hideout, The International Beer Haus, Fratters, LBG’s, District Eatery and Lounge, Fionn MacCool’s, the One-Eleven Grill, Slumland, and others, have joined The Vat, Velvet Olive Red Deer Legion and Blarney Stone in providing perfor-

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Carl Stretton, left, on stage with the C-Note Trio, a jazz band that is one of his many projects. mance space for local, provincial and nationally known musicians.

“I feel like there’s a ball rolling and maybe even gathering steam,” said Stretton, who is loving the local live music Renaissance. “There’s a general feeling, among club owners, that there’s a value in offering live music ... and if they’re able to make it financially, it’s because there’s an audience to support it.”

With more local music infrastructure, he hopes young Red Deer musicians can build a following while honing skills that could someday take their careers beyond Red Deer.

Stretton can’t believe how many hugely talented musicians are in our midst. “With the talent level, I see something (big) coming out of Red Deer in the next five or 10 years.”

Randi Boulton, Cameron, Jacobson and Sarah Sandford are some of the up-and-coming local artists Stretton is “developing” through his new reSound

promotion company.

This isn’t Stretton’s only project.

This March will mark the 10th anniversary of his Red Deer Scene free entertainment guide that’s available at various downtown venues and online.

Stretton admitted he started the listing in 2004 out of personal interest. “I wanted to know what was happening around town.”

It took a while for the bulletin to become a business that produces an income.

But the 58-year-old hopes his entertainment listing will eventually help build a bigger audience for live music in the city he moved to in 1985.

Stretton was born in New York to musician parents who couldn’t make their union work. Following their breakup, he and his brother moved with their Edmonton-born mother back to her native city.

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Taking the high-tech route to comic-book-inspired art

BY LANA MICHELIN ADVOCATE STAFF

RDC FACULTY ART EXHIBIT

He’s an angry comic book mutant with facial spikes — who happens to be created through a 3-D printer.

It’s hard to know which is the more remarkable aspect of Avery Andrykew’s fantastical sculpture, The 6th, which is showing at the Red Deer College library as part of a faculty art exhibit.

Andrykew, who has always been inspired by comic-book art, imagined a “biologically altered human being” with no capacity to turn off his anger — something like The Hulk, “but he doesn’t turn colours or grow bigger.” Instead, spikes on his face, shoulders and back extend with every angry outburst.

Andrykew conceptualized his sci-fi character with the ZBrush three-dimensional computer program.

He then inputted his original digital design into the college’s 3-D printer, a rapid prototyper, which took 18 hours to extrude polystyrene plastic into the dimensions of The 6th.

The finished head and torso are about seven cm high, and Andrykew plans to eventually finish his creature with arms and legs also created through the printer.

While the machine was purchased to create prototypes for college manufacturing programs, it has many other applications, said the artist, who noted such printers are being used to make art and jewelry

moulds.

One advantage is Andrykew can make more than one sculpture from the same design, allowing him to work like a printmaker.

The art studio technician at RDC, who sees “tons of possibilities” with this technology, also has twodimensional artworks displayed in the exhibit that show how The 6th progressed from digital design to hard plastic.

That’s the goal of the 18 works in the Process exhibit at the RDC library: “We wanted to show the process and the methodology” of how art comes about, said James Trevelyan, chair of the visual arts department and a painting instructor.

Paintings, prints, drawings and mixed media works will take viewers through different stages in the creation process.

Instructor David More is exhibiting two finished paintings, as well as the drawings upon which they were based. He also shares some of his reactions to painting outdoors, with changing light and temperatures, to reveal his mental process as he engages in a day of painting.

Instructor Megan Bylsma has united a number of her artistic passions, including embroidery and cake decorating (the latter involved using moulding plastic instead of icing).

“I adore visual whimsy in artwork,” said Bylsma,

Avery Andrykew’s fantastical sculpture, The 6th, which was completed with the help of Red Deer College’s 3-D printer. who describes her work as “combining ancient arts of sugar and thread craft with the modern aesthetic of abstraction.”

The show runs to Jan. 24. A public reception will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday with refreshments served and the artists in attendance. lmichelin@reddeeradvocate.com

RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 C5

Chris Pine brings Jack Ryan back

BY LINDA BARNARD SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE

At the

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit 2.5 stars (out of four) Rated: PG Tom Clancy-created spy Jack Ryan is back battling Russians in Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, but this time there’s no Sean Connery on a submarine.

Rather it’s Chris Pine’s Jack versus Kenneth Branagh as a thin-lipped icy oligarch out to destroy America.

Branagh, who also directs with a sure and stylish hand, is delightfully smooth as Viktor Cherevin, a fellow who likes women and vodka but doesn’t take kindly to interference.

To his credit, Star Trek’s Pine capably handles the lead role, which marks the return of Jack Ryan 14 years after Ben Affleck’s take on the spy in The Sum of All Fears.

While Pine’s Ryan character is indeed drawn from Clancy’s world, the story is not based on one of the spymaster writer’s books.

This incarnation presents Ryan as a financial whiz recruited by the CIA’s world-weary Harper (Kevin Costner) after his post-9/11 tour of duty in Afghanistan.

Ryan is recovering from a missile attack on a helicopter at a military hospital when Harper offers him a government-sponsored PhD and a job on Wall Street as a financial analyst. As a sideline, he’ll also monitor potential terrorist transactions.

Ryan is reluctant. He’s hardly a fan of how Washington handles itself in some situations.

That hesitancy, and initial uncertainty about how this spy business works when he is suddenly made active and thrust into the field in Moscow when he suspects a Russian company is up to no good, adds a pleasing element of humanity to Pine’s role.

When his fiancée Cathy (Keira Knightley) surprises Ryan, turning up in Moscow to spice up what she has been assured is just a dull weekend auditing the books of a Russian corporation, she gets dumped into the

spy soup, too. Cathy, a no-nonsense physician, takes it rather well when she learns her beloved is a spook. “I thought you were having an affair!”

David Koepp’s script (Premium Rush, Mission: Impossible), co-written with newcomer Adam Cozad, shows well.

The dialogue is quick and sharp and there are flourishes to make a spy movie lover smile: sleight-of-hand work and the exchange of a brown envelope in a movie theatre showing 1948 blackand-white classic Sorry, Wrong Number.

Bolstering the usual rote chases of the car and foot variety and scenes of tension in the mobile command post in a parked van, is uniformly strong work from the cast.

Pine’s boyish style makes Ryan a somewhat believable spy, and gives him a solid stake in the Jack Ryan world alongside Alec Baldwin (The Hunt for Red October) and Harrison Ford (Patriot Games, Clear and Present Danger).

Knightley, working a credible American accent, seems far less brittle and more approachable than she ever has been and it’s good to see Mikhail Baryshnikov in an uncredited cameo as a shadowy Russian kingpin.

It’s with regret that we see the final third of the movie become increasingly silly with a weak side-plot and a final chase that culminates in a showdown that would have killed a busload of superheroes, yet leaves our hero with barely a scratch.

That kind of screen silliness nets a big nyet.

Linda Barnard is a syndicated Toronto Star movie critic.

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BRIEFS Boulton, Abel join troupe for latest Bull Skit fun Local singer/songwriters Randi Boulton and Bradley Abel will join the Bull Skit gang for two all-new shows next weekend.

Boulton will perform during the sketch comedy show on Friday, while Abel will share his alternative music with the Bull Skit crowd on Saturday, Jan. 25. Both performances are at the Scott Block in downtown Red Deer.

This month’s sketches will revolve around characters who feel the universe is messing with them. Folks embroiled with telepathic miscommunication, geriatric superheroes, hookers who hit on hookers, and Jeremy’s Mom will all make appearances.

The comedy and improvisation shows start at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. There’s a cash bar (and mature language and themes).

Tickets are $23 ($18 students and seniors) from www.BullSkitComedy.com or at the door.

The local Bull Skit troupe is also available for parties and staff development exercises by calling 403-872-6706.

Rumpelstiltskin tackled by Calf Skit crew That little guy with the big name — Rumpelstiltskin — will be featured in the next Calf Skit family theatre show on Saturday, Jan 25.

The Bull Skit comedy troupe puts on regular family-themed shows based on children’s stories. This month, the impish guy who spins straw into gold will be the focus of the Calf Skit show

at 2 p.m. at the Scott Block in downtown Red Deer.

The retelling of the tale of Rumpelstiltskin, who drives a hard bargain when he seeks a first-born child as payment for his magical deeds, will involve lots of audience participation.

Free popcorn for the kids is included with the entertainment.

Tickets are $20 per family, only at the door.

Chamber choir performs in Lacombe An internationally acclaimed vocale ensemble from Vancouver will raise its voices in Lacombe on Sunday.

Musica Intima is a chamber choir that performs at 7 p.m. at College Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church located at 120 Maple Drive.

The Lacombe performance is the ensemble’s second of six stops on a January Prairie tour that also includes Fort Saskatchewan, Brandon, and Rosthern, Sask.

Tickets for the Lacombe show are available at the door for $25 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for youth and students.

Founded in 1992, Musica Intima has seven recordings and was nominated for several Juno awards, including for its debut album in 1998.

Musica Intima won a Western Canadian Music Award for Classical Album of the Year in 2010.

Musica Intima’s most recent recording, 20, celebrates its 20th anniversary with a compilation of its best loved songs.

For more information about Musica Intima, go to www.musicaintima.org/.

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And Stretton didn’t see his Boston-born father again until he was a teenager.

His mother got remarried to a physics instructor, who took the family to Ohio after accepting a teaching job at Kenyon College.

It was a critical time in U.S. history. “There was a lot of unrest, a lot of tension,” said Stretton, who remembers Vietnam protests, the shooting of students at Kent State University and the Watergate crisis.

“I was never really fond of the U.S.” for those reasons, added the musician. After his stepfather died, Stretton’s mother took him and his two brothers back to Alberta to avoid the U.S. draft.

Stretton had played the piano from a young age, then tried and passed on the violin and viola. Instead, he gravitated towards the stand-up bass in middle school. “I guess I was compensating for something,” he joked.

He was so small and the instrument was so big that he remembers having to stand on a step stool for a few years just to play it.

After finishing high school in Edmonton, Stretton took music at Grant MacEwan College, learning jazz. He later played in a country-rock band, a disco band and a

western-swing band. But touring took its toll.

Stretton, who got married and was to have two daughters, saw a need to get practical. He went to NAIT to learn to become an electronics services technician. It was employment that brought him to Red Deer, where he worked at The Brick for the next 17 years.

Although this job and his marriage ultimately didn’t last, Stretton’s love of music has never left him.

As a promoter who has occasionally lost money bringing in lesser-known artists, Stretton knows Red Deer is still largely a centre with mainstream cultural tastes.

But when he looks down the road, he hopes more city residents become aware and supportive of various styles of music — not just the stuff of commercial radio playlists.

“There are so many absolutely great people at the mid-range level of Canada’s music scene that I don’t think are playing to as big audiences and they could, or should, be ... I’d like to see them more recognized in Red Deer,” he said.

And as for local musicians, Stretton believes they already get great grassroots support from their hometown. After all, it’s their due. “The talent here is as good, if not better, than in most places.”

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A tale of two music cities FREE OF TV DRAMA, REAL-LIFE NASHVILLE SITES STRIKE HIGH NOTES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryman Auditorium The “Mother Church of Country Music” was built in 1892 in what would become downtown Nashville by businessman Thomas G. Ryman as a venue for evangelist Sam Jones. From 19431974, it was the home of the Grand Ole Opry, the long-running, weekly radio showcase made up of a variety of big-name and smaller country acts.

A National Historic Landmark, the Ryman is open for tours. Costumes, programs and other memorabilia tied to performers such as Hank Williams, Minnie Pearl and Roy Acuff are prominently displayed on the first and second floors.

The Ryman is also where Rayna (Britton) and Juliette (Panettiere) did the duet “Wrong Song” in the first season.

Today, the Ryman only hosts the Grand Ole Opry between November and January. With the acoustics and the crescent arc to the pew seating, it’s hard to find a bad seat. Depending on who’s playing, tickets are sometimes available the day of the show. And you never know who will be playing. In a happy coincidence, Nashville actor Jonathan Jackson, who plays musician Avery Barkley, was on the line-up the day I went. In fact, most of the show’s cast has performed with the Opry since becoming part of the Nashville scene.

Honky Tonk Highway Tourists and locals flock to the row of bars and clubs, or “honky tonks,” on Broadway in downtown Nashville. It’s a buffet of bars that con-

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The Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville, Tenn.

The store, which contains hard-to-find recordings and also features live shows, is located on lower Broadway, the home of honky tonks and street musicians. tinuously hums with live music. Sidewalk musicians whose bread and butter is singing for tips are out there all day. The signage on the entire row is lit up in neon at night, an often-used exterior shot on the show.

Nashville has also filmed inside some of the bars, including Layla’s Bluegrass Inn and Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge. Established in 1960, Tootsie’s is the crown jewel of Honky Tonk Highway.

Country artists such as Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson played there early in their careers.

It’s not clear on TV’s Nashville that these clubs are actually on the same block. The incredible access to so much live music packed into just a few blocks is not a phenomenon found in every city. You can have your pick of several club performances going on all at once. It’s worth walking up and down the street, which on weekend nights can be as chaotic as New Orleans’ Bourbon Street — but minus the beads.

Bluebird Cafe A cultural institution in the country music industry, The Bluebird Cafe’s location close to a McDonald’s will probably take Nashville viewers by surprise. For songwriters and singers, playing for the 100-seat room is a rite of passage.

It’s a tight squeeze but the feeling of intimacy is one of the cafe’s main draws.

Nestled at a table in the real Bluebird, I couldn’t help but expect that someone from the show would walk in and break into song.

That feeling is a testament to how well the Nashville set designers copied every detail — including the string of lights hanging above the bar.

Reservations for shows are only available online a few days in advance and sell out quickly. Some shows are free (with the purchase of drinks or food) on a first-come-first-serve basis. According to staffers, the television exposure has sometimes led to as many as 300 people in line. They recommend showing up as early as two hours prior to ensure entry.

East Nashville To further enhance my Nashville experience, I crossed the Cumberland River to the hipsterhaven of East Nashville.

The east side is a vibrant hodgepodge of families, artists and musicians.

The show has also filmed around this part of town — with good reason.

There are numerous restaurants, coffeehouses and clubs worth patronizing.

The 5 Spot, a laid-back club where “Monday is still the new Friday,” draws guys in T-shirts and baseball caps as well as guys with fedoras.

Jackson’s character has filmed performances here during the first season. Country isn’t the only musical genre that can be heard here. Some nights are oldies and soul-themed. Visiting musicians run the gamut as well. Note that The 5 Spot permits guests to smoke cigarettes, so it’s a lot smokier and more dimly lit than on TV. TV geeks such as myself will get a kick out of stopping in the Historic Edgefield neighbourhood. There, you will find the craftsman house with a stone veneer that serves as the home of guitarist Deacon (Charles Esten). Reel-life secret: While Deacon and his niece, Scarlett (Clare Bowen), lived in different parts of town in the first season, their “homes” are actually next door to each other.

Abigail Humphrey, who lives on the other side of “Deacon’s house,” calls the periodic filming a “minor inconvenience.” She says she also doesn’t mind when tour groups show up.

“It’s fun to get a little bit of credit to this area,” Humphrey says.

She applauds the show for putting down roots in Nashville.

“It definitely makes the show feel more real.”

If you go: ● Nashville for fans of the TV show: http://www. visitmusiccity.com/visitors/nashvilleabc ● Ryman Auditorium: 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; http://www.ryman. com/ ● Bluebird Cafe: 4104 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville; http://www.bluebirdcafe.com/

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Mental Health Counsellor: We require a temporary (Feb 2014 – June 2015), part-time (.8 FTE) Registered Psychologist or Master’s level social worker with an interest in health and well-being.

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NASHVILLE — Being a little bit more rock’n’roll than country, I had never considered putting a country-fried city like Nashville on my travel bucket list. Yet here I was, standing in a strip mall parking lot in Music City on a chilly Sunday afternoon, outside The Bluebird Cafe.

In a half-hour period, four cars had pulled up so a passenger could snap a photo of the trademark blue awning.

“It’s closed? I don’t understand. I thought they filmed here,” said one young woman before getting a picture and driving away. The Bluebird is an often-used setting in ABC’s Nashville drama. Although the show films in a replica on a soundstage, that hasn’t stopped fans from visiting the real space.

The Bluebird is one of several places that has gotten a Hollywood bump from the show, which stars Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere as country music superstars. As I became addicted to the show, I began to notice how much of a star the city was. Actors would stroll along the impressive Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge. The Nashville skyline seemed even more twinkly and inviting framed by the Cumberland River. It also appeared that concerts and club performances were being filmed in actual venues. The number of these venues seemed endless.

So, I followed my inner fan-girl and decided to see Music City for myself. A tour company offers a Nashville-centric bus tour. But I opted to use a list from the city’s tourism website to go at my own pace. While I never had anyone actually utter the words “hey y’all” to me, I was elated to find that, like the show, there’s music all around.

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Couple’s cultural differences create misunderstandings Dear Harlan; How do I address socioeconomic and cultural differences in my relationship?

I’ve recently started dating someone who has more privileges than I do because of his financial background and race. He doesn’t seem to understand or sympathize with my hardships and struggles.

How can I get him to understand the differences? I’m starting to get frustrated with the whole thing. — Culture Card HARLAN Dear Culture Card; He’ll COHEN never understand what it means to be you. And you will never understand what it means to be him.

And really, he might think you don’t understand him and his struggles (yes, he has struggles, too). If you want to date someone who understands exactly what you face and the challenges of being you, find someone who has the same hardships, background and challenges. Otherwise, give him permission to not understand.

Once he gets to know you, your family and your family’s history, he’ll have a better sense of who you are and what you’ve faced. Once he travels to the places you’ve lived, grown and struggled, he’ll begin to understand your journey. Once he can be immersed in the culture and connect with the people who resonate with you and your struggles, he’ll see what you’ve seen for so much of your life.

Be patient with him. Give him permission to not understand. You’ve had a lifetime to understand; he’s had just a short amount of time.

The same applies to you: His journey may be much more challenging than you can possibly know or understand.

One final suggestion: Find someone in your corner who has gone through a similar journey. Lean on this person. As you learn and grow, you’ll need people who understand and can guide you.

Expect it to get emotional at times. But as long as he respects you and treats you the way you deserve to be treated, enjoy it. Keep me posted.

Dear Harlan; Is it OK to date someone who has been with one of your good friends?

Meaning, someone who has slept with a friend.

They are no longer close, but I’m not sure if this will create a problem. They didn’t end on the best of terms, but she was a big part of the problem.

Any advice? — Friendly Question Dear Friendly Question; Don’t ask me if it’s OK. Ask the person who slept with the guy you want to date.

It’s not going to affect me, because I have no connection to this guy or your friend. I won’t get emotional. I won’t resent you. I won’t hate you. I won’t think that you stabbed me in the back. I won’t talk smack about you with other friends. I won’t avoid

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you. I won’t stop trusting you. I won’t question our past and our future together.

I won’t wonder why you would want to date someone whom I hate. I won’t care that you are dating someone who hurt me.

None of this will matter to me, but it may matter to your friend. As a rule, if you want to preserve a friendship, always ask the friend if it’s OK to date his or her ex.

If you don’t care about the friendship, then do whatever you want and don’t be surprised if you lose the friend.

One last suggestion: You might want to find out exactly what went wrong before jumping into something with this guy. Patterns repeat (that’s why they are called “patterns”).

Dear Harlan; I’m in a new relationship, and so far everything has been amazing. But this is the problem: I’ve been hurt in the past and can’t help but worry about it all suddenly ending.

How can I enjoy being in a healthy relationship without worrying about breaking up? — Doomed Dear Doomed; I used to do this ALL THE TIME. When I was my happiest, I would fear the worst.

Now I catch myself and stop it.

There’s a theory that we like to practice life disasters so we can prepare and protect ourselves from the worst.

Ultimately, we end up living the worst again and again. And really, when we do get hurt, it never feels the way we practiced. So, practicing doesn’t help.

When I fall into this cycle, I remember that. I then remind myself that I will survive no matter what.

I remind myself that I will find a way to heal, should I get hurt. Then I move on to being grateful for the moment.

When you can’t appreciate the best moments without fearing the worst, create a world outside of your relationships where you can be loved, supported and reminded that no matter what, you will be OK. Then you can live the best moments in life without fearing the worst.

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If you see yourself excelling in this role please submit an application form or resume on or before January 27, 2014.

Wednesday, January 22, 2014 9:30 a.m. - Noon Alberta Works Centre 2nd Floor, First Red Deer Place 4920 - 51 Street, Red Deer

Attn: Human Resources City of Lacombe 5432-56 Avenue Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9 E-mail: humanresources@lacombe.ca

Bring your resumé For more info, call 403-340-5353

Government

Fax: 403-782-5655 Application forms can be obtained at the Lacombe City Hall or at www.lacombe.ca Click on City Hall > Careers & Employment All candidates are thanked for their interest, and advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Service Coordinator

We offer flexibility, a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive working environment.

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Direct resumes to: Email: kareng@psgi.ca Fax 403-346-0427 In Person #204 – 3947 – 50 A Ave, Red Deer, AB

Location: Red Deer

• Experienced in assessments and referrals • Good knowledge of current community services and opportunities for older adults.

• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with other agencies and the community through networking, presentations and cooperative projects.

• The ability to work in a team environment. Effective interpersonal and organizational skills • Ability to facilitate support groups • A background in Human Services with a minimum two (2) year diploma in either Social Work, Nursing, Gerontology or Psychology and supplemented by related community experience.

• You must have a reliable car and a valid driver’s license • 37.5 hours week, 1 year contract • EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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No shift work!

No weekends!

No nights!

Attractive salary, benefits, and RRSP packages to the successful candidate.

Your Degree/Diploma in Human Services along with 3 years’ experience in working with children and youth with emotional and behavioural needs has prepared you for this rewarding opportunity.

A vehicle and valid Operator’s Licence are needed as well as the ability to work a flexible schedule.

• You have a passion and understanding of the senior population.

Must have a valid AB security licence

Ideal candidates would possess strong interpersonal skills, a strong commitment to patient care, be progressive minded, enjoy teaching patients, and truly want to “make a difference” in patients lives.

OUTREACH COORDINATOR

Please submit your cover letter and resume to ResumeSouthAB@Bwalk.com

WE’RE HIRING

Our growth has created another position for an additional RRT or RN working out of our Red Deer, AB clinic. This position will involve helping diagnose patients with OSA, providing treatment with CPAP therapy, and performing follow up patient assessments.

The Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre provides programs and services to assist seniors by providing daily living supports.

3424 – 52 Ave.

www.bwalk.com

Provincial Sleep Group is a dynamic, energetic, and growing private company, providing diagnostic testing and treatment for patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia.

You will be joining an established Agency that is guided by faith to care for and bring hope to people in need with humility, compassion and respect. With more than 50 years of service delivery, Catholic Social Services is one of the largest multi-function social services agencies in Canada, with more than 1600 staff, and 2000 volunteers delivering 130+ programs through Central and Northern Alberta.

Apply by January 29, 2014 to: Alberta SPCA Fax: (780) 447-4748 Email: kdean@albertaspca.org execdir@albertaspca.org Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 46046A18

Canyon Pointe Apartments

FULL TIME PERMANENT

As the Service Coordinator for our Foster Care Program, you will utilize your accomplished level of organizational and communication skills to provide services to youth and children with complex emotional and behavioural needs. You must also have the ability to work a flexible schedule including on call. Candidates should be familiar with the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act and have an ability and desire to work within a Foster Care framework and supporting Foster Families and Youth.

Successful candidate will have excellent verbal & written communication skills, outstanding work ethic, be physically fit, eligible for Alberta Justice Peace Officer Appointment and hold a valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Security/Night Associate

REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT) or REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

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SATURDAY, JAN. 18, 2014

Suicide bombing and Pakistan’s double standard

BY QASIM RASHID ADVOCATE NEWS SERVICES We’ve all heard the story of Pakistan’s most courageous teen—Aitzaz Hasan—who stopped a suicide bomber before he killed hundreds.

Aitzaz could have run and saved his own life. He could have pretended it wasn’t his responsibility. He could have been selfish.

But instead Aitzaz gave his life to save countless more. And as a result, Pakistan and Muslims worldwide have heaped mountains of praise on this brave young teen. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif recommended Aitzaz for one of Pakistan’s highest awards—the Sitara-e-Shujaat or the Medal of Bravery. In the days since his martyrdom, #AitzazBraveheart has trended on Twitter and pages in his honor have popped up on Facebook.

But there’s another story you won’t hear in Pakistan, one that sadly few Muslim leaders will acknowledge. A story that won’t trend on Twitter and won’t blossom on Facebook pages. It is similar to Aitzaz’s story in many ways—with one tragic twist.

This story occurred on May 28, 2010, when another Pakistani teen saw a suicide bomber coming after his dear friends, fellow students, and loved ones.

This teen likewise could have ran and hid.

Like Aitzaz, this teen tackled the suicide bomber and single-handedly took him down. Unlike Aitzaz, however, this teen remarkably stopped the suicide bomber before he could detonate his vest. In an act unprecedented in Pakistan’s history, the suicide bomber was captured alive and handed to Pakistani police for arrest.

The police finally had a living terrorist in their grasp—from whom they could gather intelligence, use to capture other terrorists, and set an example of for would be terrorists in the future.

Here is where the story takes a tragic twist and exposes Pakistan’s double standard. Here is why you’ve never heard of the heroic teen who captured a suicide bomber alive nearly four years ago.

You’ve never heard of Muzaffar Ahmad because

Pakistan’s government endorsed the suicide bomber he took down. On that tragic day of May 28, Taliban suicide bombers murdered 86 Pakistani citizens while they worshipped.

Were it not for Muzaffar’s heroics, dozens more would have been murdered. Yet, before the countless gallons of blood had even dried in those mosques, that same evening the Pakistani police astonishingly released the suicide bomber. While Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif praises Aitzaz in 2014, in 2010 he apologized to Pakistan—not for releasing the terrorist, nor for the 86 murdered. No, Sharif apologized to Pakistan for an earlier statement in which he referred to the 86 murdered as “his brethren.” Now under public outcry and political pressure, Sharif distanced himself from the murdered, recanted his claim of brotherliness, and to this day has not condemned the attack.

Pakistan’s government knew that suicide bombers were planning an imminent attack on two Ahmadi Muslim mosques in Lahore—a fact they’ve since acknowledged. The Taliban carried out the attack, and the Pakistani government allowed it to happen.

Nearing four years later, the government has not made a single arrest, apology, or reparation. And while Muslim leaders are praising Aitzaz without limit, few have shown the compassion to recognize Muzaffar Ahmad’s courage, let alone even condemn Ahmadi persecution at all.

In fact, aside from assassinated former Punjab Governor Salman Taseer, no Pakistani politician has condemned this act of terrorism that left 86 innocent worshipers dead.

As for Muzaffar—he received no accolades, no medals of bravery, and no peace. Instead, while the suicide bomber he captured roamed free unrestricted, Muzaffar was forced into hiding, and soon forced to flee Pakistan altogether to save his life.

So what inspires this barbaric double standard?

Pakistan supported the Taliban’s attack that day because the attacked mosques belonged to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Ahmadi Muslims are Muslims who believe in the Messiah, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian.

They reject the concept of religious violence, champion separation of mosque and state, and believe in universal freedom of conscience for all people. For their belief in the Messiah, Ahmad, Pakistan has passed anti-Ahmadi and anti-blasphemy laws prescribing fine, imprisonment, and even death for Ahmadi Muslims.

Since Pakistan passed its anti-blasphemy and anti-Ahmadi laws in the 1980s, terrorists have murdered over 300 Ahmadi Muslims. Pakistan has made zero arrests.

If Pakistan desires that Aitzaz is only the final victim of terrorism, and not just another statistic, then Pakistan must change its bigoted regime and begin to rule on the tenets of justice.

This means repealing anti-Ahmadi and anti-blasphemy laws. This means prosecuting those who persecute or murder any citizen of Pakistan, not just those who win political points. This means Muslim leaders and Muslims worldwide must stand up and condemn persecution of Ahmadi Muslims, not just Muslims with whom they dogmatically agree.

Yes, Aitzaz is a hero of Pakistan. So is Muzaffar Ahmad. It is time Pakistan’s next hero is an elected official who stands for justice and equality—not a teen who is forced to sacrifice his own life because Pakistan’s leaders refuse to sacrifice their prejudice.

Qasim Rashid is a national spokesperson for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA and author of The Wrong Kind of Muslim. Follow him @MuslimIQ.

LOCAL EVENTS Wednesday Living Stones Church seniors monthly luncheon will be offered on Jan. 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Laurisa Williams will be the guest singer. The cost is $8 per person at the door. Phone 403-347-7311.

Schedule of

Church Services JOIN US THIS SUNDAY! Everyone Welcome January 19 • 9:00am, 11:00am or 6:30pm • CrossRoads Kids (to gr. 6)

Life Can Begin Again - You’re Blessed (part 2)

SW Corner of 32 Street & Hwy 2, Red Deer County

WWW.CROSSROADSCHURCH.CA AFFILIATED WITH THE EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH OF CANADA

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Centre for Spiritual Living

43 Ave. & 39 St. • 403-346-4281 Pastor Chris Wilson Worship Pastor David Richardson

11:00 a.m.

Celebration Service Rev. Valentine Owen

10:30 a.m.

Worship Service

www.cslreddeer.org

#3 - 6315 Horn Street

www.firstbaptistrd.ca

Helping people encounter the goodness of God Corner of 55th St & 46th Ave 10:30 am Contemporary Worship

streamschurch.com 403.342.7441

Streams Christian Church afÀliated with the PAOC

Sunday Services Services Sunday 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.

9:00a.m. & 11:00a.m.

6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Ministries 7:00p.m.

Passion for God, Compassion for People.

2020 40th Ave, Red Deer www.livingstones.ab.ca 403.347.7311

Balmoral Bible Chapel 403-347-5450

Joffre Road (East of 30 Ave. on 55 St.) 10:30 am Worship Service Speaker: Terry Wiebe “Exit From Egypt” Exodus 13:17-15:21

GAETZ MEMORIAL

Corner of Ross Street and 48th Avenue — Phone 403-347-2244

10:30 a.m.

“Me, Myself and I” www.gaetzmemorialunitedchurch.ca

SUNNYBROOK UNITED CHURCH 12 Stanton Street

403-347-6073

10:30 a.m. Worship Service “The Light ofAcceptance” Babyfold, ToddlerToddler Room, Room SundaySunday Club Club www.sunnybrookunited.org Babyfold, www.sunnybrookunited.org

The Anglican Church of Canada Sunday, Jan. 19

ST. LEONARD’S ON THE HILL “A Church For All Ages” 43 Avenue & 44 Street 403-346-6769 www.stleonardsonthehill.org

Children’s Church 2 1/2 - Grade 5 www.balmoralchapel.ca

LUTHERAN CHURCHES OF RED DEER WELCOME YOU

Sunday, January 19

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

GOOD SHEPHERD 40 Holmes St. 403-340-1022 Rev. Marc Jerry

Sunday School/Youth 9:30 a.m.

Worship Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Everyone Welcome Saved by grace - called to serve

MOUNT CALVARY (LC-C)

#18 Selkirk Blvd. Phone 403-346-3798

Pastor Don Hennig | Pastor Peter Van Katwyk DIVINE SERVICE 10:00 a.m.

SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:15 a.m.

DIVINE SERVICE 7:00 p.m.

Kings Kids Playschool www.mclcrd.org

Growing in Faith Through Word and Sacrament

Living Faith Lutheran Church

Worship 10:00 AM Bethany Collegeside 99 College Circle RDC Everyone Welcome Rooted in the word of God, Growing in the likeness of Christ, Reaching out by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Celebrant: Rev. Gary Sinclair

8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 9:00 a.m. Celebration Service 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Sunday School/Nursery 7:00 p.m. “The Gathering” Contemporary Eucharist

ST. LUKE’S

“Old Church Blessing a New World”

Gaetz & 54th 403-346-3402 www.saintlukereddeer.posterous.com

Celebrant: Noel Wygiera

8:00 a.m. Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. Family Friendly Worship with Eucharist Sunday School & Refreshments

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA Sunday, January 19

KNOX

Established 1898

4718 Ross St. • 403-346-4560 Minister: The Rev. Wayne Reid

“CREATED TO SERVE” 10:30 am Worship Service

West Park Presbyterian 3628-57 Ave.

403-346-6036

SUNDAY WORSHIP 11:00 a.m.

WILLOW VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN 26016-HWY 595 (Delburne Road)

Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Rev. Reg Graves Everyone Welcome!

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SATURDAY, JAN. 18, 2014

Drought grips Calif.

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — California is nearly as dry as it’s ever been. High water marks rim half-full reservoirs. Cities are rationing water. Clerics are praying for rain. Ranchers are selling cattle, and farmers are fallowing fields.

Gov. Jerry Brown formally proclaimed a drought Friday, saying California is in the midst of perhaps its worst dry spell in a century. He made the announcement in San Francisco amid increasing pressure from lawmakers and as firefighters battled flare-ups in a Southern California wildfire that

chased thousands of people from their homes.

Unless the state gets significant rainfall in the next two months, television sets glowing with wildfires could play like reruns throughout the year.

Reservoir levels in the north and central parts of the state were more depleted than in Southern California, but Brown still asked Los Angeles to do its part to conserve — and gave a nod to the politics of water in the vast state.

“The drought accentuates and further displays the conflicts between north and south and between urban and rural parts of the state. So, as governor, I’ll be doing my part to bring people together and working through this.”

Farmers and ranchers in the nation’s No. 1 farm state already are making hard choices to conserve.

Some cities are in danger of running out of water.

And the first snow survey of the winter found more bare ground than fluffy white stuff — a key barometer of future supply.

“I am a fifth-generation cattle rancher, and it has never been this bad ever in my lifetime — and from my family’s history, it’s never been anywhere close to this bad ever,” said Kevin Kester, 58. He said his family’s records show the area’s worst drought previously was in the 1890s.

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CASINO CONTROVERSY

DOLLARAMA

Weather, power woes disrupt sales

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — Dollarama has provided the latest signal that the fourth quarter will be a challenge for Canada’s retail sector after the national dollar-store chain said Friday that December sales were severely impacted by bad weather.

Montreal-based Dollarama (TSX:DOL) said store traffic fell significantly due to the temporary closure of about 80 stores or nearly 10 per cent of the chain amid storms and power outages in Eastern Canada.

The biggest impact was felt in the two weekends before Christmas when stores were shut for several hours for up to two consecutive days.

“The corporation believes the decline in December sales to be an exceptional event as sales are now trending back to normal levels in January,” Dollarama said in a news release.

Analyst Irene Nattel of RBC Capital Markets said Dollarama won’t be the last retailer to warn that fourth-quarter results will be hurt by extreme weather.

“The combination of snowstorms in Quebec and Ontario both weekends before Christmas and extensive power outages will lead to a fourth-quarter shortfall for all retailers,” she wrote in a report.

Ernst & Young retail analyst Daniel Baer said the increasing popularity of Black Friday sales, tied to the U.S. Thanksgiving in late November, also worked against Canadian retailers.

He said deep discounts a month or more before Christmas and the Boxing Day shopping period in Canada conditioned shoppers to expect sales throughout the holiday shopping season.

Statistics Canada won’t release official retail sales figures for December until the end of February.

However, Moneris Solutions — a major operator of point-of-sale terminals used at Canadian checkout counters — said overall spending increased by 1.95 per cent in the fourth quarter, noting that the increase was lower than in the previous three quarters of the year.

The impact of the ice storm caused in-store spending to fall 2.62 per cent in Ontario from Dec. 20 to 24, Moneris said.

Dollarama said Friday that its comparable-store sales in the busiest month of the year were down 7.5 per cent from a year earlier, largely offsetting an 8.4 per cent increase in November.

Sales in the first two months of Dollarama’s fourth quarter decreased by 1.4 per cent from the prior year.

Several retailers have already warned that lower sales will pressure fourth-quarter results.

Women’s apparel retailer Reitmans (Canada) Ltd. (TSX:RET.A) said holiday sales fell 5.3 per cent for the five weeks ended Jan. 4, compared with the same time last year.

Target Corp. anticipates a deeper loss of about 45 cents US per share for the quarter, more than the loss of 22 cents to 32 cents US it had previously projected.

Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS

Workers install a sign at the opening of a new video lottery terminal gaming centre in Hammonds Plains, N.S., on territory belonging to the Shubenacadie First Nation, on Friday. The band says the revenue is needed to resolve a housing shortage but some nearby residents are worried it makes gambling too easily accessible.

BUSINESS

BRIEFS

Groups ask court to block feds from approving Northern Gateway VANCOUVER — Environmental groups have filed an application in Federal Court to block approval of the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline.

Ecojustice filed the lawsuit, seeking a court order that would prevent the federal cabinet from giving the project the go-ahead after a federal review panel recommended approval last month.

The lawsuit brought on behalf of Forest Ethics Advocacy, Living Oceans Society and the Raincoast Conservation Foundation, says the joint review by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency panel was flawed and did not have sufficient evidence to make that decision.

The final decision for the pipeline, which would connect Alberta’s oil fields to a tanker port in B.C. for export to the lucrative markets of Asia, is expected this spring.

6,000 litres of oil leaked from Hibernia offshore platform ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore regulator is investigating the leak of 6,000 litres of crude oil from the Hibernia platform

— one of the largest spills recorded in the region since 1997.

The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board says the Hibernia Management and Development Company (HMDC) reported Friday that the leak happened from Dec. 27 to Jan. 1.

Company spokeswoman Margot Bruce-O’Connell said in an emailed statement that the operator is still looking into the cause.

“The release is from the Hibernia platform’s north loading system,” she said of transmission pipelines that offload oil to tankers for transport.

“HMDC regrets this discharge and is committed to operating in an environmentally responsible manner. Personnel on the standby vessel have been monitoring the area and have not observed any impact on birds or marine life.”

Kerry says US won’t be pushed into quick decision on Keystone XL pipeline WASHINGTON — Secretary of State John Kerry says he won’t be pushed into making a decision on the long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline, despite pressure from Canada and other pipeline supporters for quick action.

At a joint appearance Friday with Canada’s foreign affairs minister, Kerry said he has not received a crucial environmental report on the $7 billion pipeline, which would carry oil from western Canada to refineries in Texas.

Kerry said “a lot of questions” have been raised on the 1,700-mile pipeline proposed by Calgarybased TransCanada. He said the questions require answers.

Self-discovery is the foundation of solid career planning Dear Working Wise: It’s nearly time to start applying to post-secondary schools and my 17-year-old son still isn’t sure what he wants to study. I’m worried that he might waste time and money taking courses that will be of no use to him, or worse, not even go to school.

How can I encourage him to find a path and follow it? — Concerned Father Dear Concerned: I am glad to hear that you are interested in your child’s education. You play an important and influential role in helping your son make good decisions — even if it doesn’t feel that way some days.

Step 1 — Self-discovery is the foundation of solid career CHARLES planning that will lead to a caSTRACHEY reer he loves. Getting to know yourself can be tricky, though. WORKING WISE The Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS) website at http://alis.alberta.ca offers a free online, selfdirected career-planning tool called CAREERinsite that he may find helpful.

He may also prefer to use the This Is Your Life

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career and education planning workbook, which is available in the publications section of the ALIS website.

Step 2 — Encourage him to explore the career possibilities. Discovering careers that fit his list of wants and interests may just be the thing to get him excited about his post-secondary education. The ALIS website features a wealth of information on career options, including detailed profiles (http:// alis.alberta.ca/occinfo) of more than 500 occupations, including typical wages, duties, work environments, employers and educational requirements. ALIS also features video profiles of more than 200 careers from baker’s helper to utility planning technologist.

Step 3 — Have him narrow down his choices. Suggest that he interview people who work in the careers that interest him.

Informational interviews will give him a realworld view of the job, plus they might open up other exciting opportunities. Job-shadowing, volunteering and part-time jobs are fantastic ways for students to pick up valuable work experience and try out careers before they spend years in post-secondary.

He should also factor in what the future demand is likely to be for his target career by checking out Alberta’s Occupational Supply and Demand Outlook at http://eae.alberta.ca/lmi.

Step 4 — Help him choose a program and then a

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school. The ALIS website has a helpful section for post-secondary students that can help your son find a program and choose a school using the EdInfo website at http://alis.alberta.ca/edinfo.

Step 5 — Apply. The ApplyAlberta website has made it easier for students to apply to one or more post-secondary institutions, authorize transcript transfers and avoid having to fill out the same information over and over. Check out the ApplyAlberta website at https://www.applyalberta.ca.

Step 6 — Visit www.alis.alberta.ca/payingforschool to find out about the costs of post-secondary education and how to pay for it.

Finally, if you would like any more tips to help you work with your son, check out the Career Coaching Your Teens: A Guide for Parents publication on ALIS. Planning out your education and career can be both fun and empowering. Having a plan and a goal will help your son get excited about post secondary and keep him motivated while he tackles the next few years of endless reading and cramming for exams.

Working Wise is compiled by Charles Strachey, a manager with Alberta Human Services, for general information. He can be contacted at charles.strachey@gov. ab.ca.

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MARKETS CLOSE TORONTO — Rising gold stocks helped push the Toronto stock market higher Friday on top of three straight days of advances that have left the TSX at its highest level since April 2011.

The S&P/TSX composite index was ahead 56.63 points to 13,888.21.

The Canadian dollar slid 0.42 of a cent to 91.11 cents US. U.S. indexes were mixed amid U.S. earnings reports from a variety of sectors and economic data showing rising industrial production and declining housing starts.

The Dow Jones industrials rose 41.55 points to 16,458.56, the Nasdaq fell 21.11 points to 4,197.58 and the S&P 500 index was off 7.19 points at 1,838.7.

General Electric’s net income rose five per cent to US$4.2 billion in the fourth quarter on rising profits from the sale of aircraft engines, oil and gas drilling equipment, and appliances. Exitems, GE met analyst expectations of 53 cents a share but its stock fell 62 cents to $26.58.

Investment bank Morgan Stanley earned US$433 million, or 20 cents a share, in the fourth quarter. That compared with $982 million, or 49 cents a share, a year earlier. Ex-items, it earned 50 cents a share, six

cents ahead of estimates and its shares gained $1.40 to $33.40.

After the close Thursday, Intel said its fourth-quarter net income rose six per cent to US$2.63 billion or 51 cents a share, as the company offset flat demand for its personal computer chips with higher sales of other products.

Revenue rose three per cent to $13.83 billion. Analysts expected a profit of 52 cents per share on revenue of $13.72 billion and its shares dropped 69 cents to $25.85.

Analysts note that the start to the fourth-quarter earnings season this past week has been positive but with the Dow and S&P 500 trading at all-time highs, there are fairly high expectations.

“Companies are more or less getting to expectations but they’re not beating, we’re not getting the upside surprises that can ignite the next round of gains,” said Colin Cieszynski, Canadian markets specialist at CMC Markets Canada.

“Intel is a good example of this — pretty lacklustre. They missed by a penny, they marginally beat on sales, sales guidance is flat and then the stock is down (almost) three per cent.”

Elsewhere, Dollarama Inc. (TSX:DOL) said bad weather had a severe impact on December sales but that they have been

trending back to normal levels.

The Montreal-based retailer says comparable-store sales in the normally busy month were down 7.5 per cent.

Dollarama edged 34 cents lower to C$82.74.

RBC also downgraded Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) to sector perform from outperform after the transport giant said that its flagship new CSeries airliner will be going into service later than expected. Its stock fell 7.74 per cent Thursday on the news and lost six cents to $4.11 Friday.

The TSX gold sector, the worst performing component on the Toronto market last year, ran up almost four per cent.

The sector fell almost 50 per cent last year and “I think a lot of people dumped it at the end of last year to get it off the books and now you’re seeing the relief rally,” said Cieszynski.

February bullion rose $11.70 to US$1,251.90 an ounce. Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) advanced 69 cents to C$20.61 while Goldcorp (TSX:G) gained $1.05 to $25.43.

The tech sector climbed 1.37 per cent as BlackBerry (TSX:BB) rose 61 cents to $9.98.

Financials were also positive, up 0.3 per cent with Royal Bank (TSX:RY) ahead 50 cents to $71.86.

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Cameco Corp. . . . . . . . . 24.10 First Quantum Minerals . 20.21 Goldcorp Inc. . . . . . . . . . 25.43 Hudbay Minerals. . . . . . . . 9.79 Kinross Gold Corp. . . . . . . 5.23 Potash Corp.. . . . . . . . . . 37.49 Sherritt Intl. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.78 Teck Resources . . . . . . . 28.66 Energy Arc Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 28.16 Badger Daylighting Ltd. . 95.60 Baker Hughes. . . . . . . . . 54.14 Bonavista . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.67 Bonterra Energy . . . . . . . 52.37 Cdn. Nat. Res. . . . . . . . . 35.72 Cdn. Oil Sands Ltd. . . . . 20.28 Canyon Services Group. 11.60 Cenovous Energy Inc. . . 29.53 CWC Well Services . . . . . 0.89

Encana Corp. . . . . . . . . . 19.42 Essential Energy. . . . . . . . 2.65 Exxon Mobil . . . . . . . . . . 99.16 Halliburton Co. . . . . . . . . 50.66 High Arctic . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.84 Husky Energy . . . . . . . . . 33.27 Imperial Oil . . . . . . . . . . . 45.99 Pengrowth Energy . . . . . . 7.17 Penn West Energy . . . . . . 9.16 Pinecrest Energy Inc. . . . 0.205 Precision Drilling Corp . . 10.06 Suncor Energy . . . . . . . . 37.38 Talisman Energy . . . . . . . 12.56 Trican Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 13.32 Trinidad Energy . . . . . . . . 9.41 Vermilion Energy . . . . . . 63.34 Financials Bank of Montreal . . . . . . 72.65 Bank of N.S. . . . . . . . . . . 63.86

The energy component was up 0.13 per cent as the February crude contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 41 cents to US$94.77 a barrel.

March copper was unchanged at US$3.35 a pound, and the base metals sector lost early momentum to move down 0.43 per cent. Lundin Mining (TSX:LUN) was off six cents to $5.04.

On the economic front, the U.S. Commerce Department said Friday that builders broke ground last month at a seasonally annual rate of 999,000 homes. That’s 9.8 per cent lower than November’s pace of 1.12 million, which was the most in five years.

For the year, builders started 923,000 homes and apartments, up 18.3 per cent from 2012.

Applications for building permits, considered a good sign of future activity, fell three per cent in December to a rate of 986,000.

Other data showed that U.S. factory production rose 0.4 per cent in December, following gains of 0.6 per cent in both November and October.

The TSX ran ahead 141 points or one per cent this past week, with advances paced by the precious and base metal mining sectors. But the Dow industrials ended the week flat amid the

mixed earnings news, up just 22 points or 0.13 per cent.

$11.70 (February contract)

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS TORONTO — Highlights at the close of Friday at world financial market trading.

Stocks: S&P/TSX Composite Index — 13,888.21 up 56.63 points TSX Venture Exchange — 976.34 up 1.79 points TSX 60 — 798.62 up 3.23 points

Canadian Fine Silver Handy and Harman: $23.205 oz., up 38.4 cents $746.04 kg, up $12.34

Dow — 16,458.56 up 41.55 points S&P 500 — 1,838.70 down 7.19 points Nasdaq — 4,197.58 down 21.11 points Currencies at close: Cdn — 91.11 cents US, down 0.42 of a cent Pound — C$1.8013, up 1.45 cents Euro — C$1.4856 down 0.22 of a cent Euro — US$1.3535, down 0.83 of a cent Oil futures: US$94.37 per barrel, up 41 cents (February contract) Gold futures: US$1,251.90 per oz., up

ICE FUTURES CANADA WINNIPEG — ICE Futures Canada closing prices: Canola: March ’14 $2.20 higher $431.10; May ’14 $2.30 higher $440.40; July ’14 $2.40 higher $449.30; Nov. ’14 $3.00 higher $463.30; Jan ’15 $3.10 higher $469.00; March ’15 $3.60 higher $474.20; May ’15 $3.50 higher $475.30; July ’15 $5.60 higher $478.30; Nov ’15 $5.60 higher $474.50; Jan. ’16 $5.60 higher $474.50; March ’16 $5.60 higher $474.50.

Barley (Western): March ’14 unchanged $127.00; May ’14 unchanged $129.00; July ’14 unchanged $129.00; Oct. ’14 unchanged $129.00; Dec. ’14 unchanged $129.00; March ’15 unchanged $129.00; May ’15 unchanged $129.00; July ’15 unchanged $129.00; Oct. ’15 unchanged $129.00; Dec. ’15 unchanged $129.00; March ’16 unchanged $129.00.

Friday’s estimated volume of trade: 381,820 tonnes of canola; 0 tonnes of barley (Western Barley) Total: 381,820.

SAFETY ISSUES RAISED

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — An email sent to the roughly 70 million Target customers who may have been affected by a pre-Christmas data breach is causing panic among those who fear it could be an attempt to victimize them again.

Target says the email, which offers free credit monitoring services to potential victims of the breach, is legitimate. But the company has identified a handful of scammers who are trying to take advantage of the public’s fear and confusion.

Consumers have been on edge since news of the data breach broke last month. And they’ve been warned to be on alert for possible follow-up attacks that could come in the form of phishing emails, electronic messages designed to implant malicious software on their computers or draw them to websites that prompt them to enter personal information.

So when Target’s email began circulating earlier this week, many recipients questioned its authenticity. The email was suspicious to people who say they haven’t set foot in a Target store in years.

Jim Reid, 60, of Minneapolis says he was a little nervous about clicking on the link in the email and he questioned whether it was a good idea to send Target even more personal information when they were unable to protect it in the first place.

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DROUGHT: Persisting or intensifying elsewhere Kester’s Central California ranch normally gets 20 inches of rain between October and April. It’s gotten about a half-inch of precipitation since late fall. His cattle usually graze on lush green hillsides in winter.

Now, they’re eating hay instead — a proposition that is too expensive to continue for long.

“I hope it’s something we can tell our great-grandkids about, but right now we’re just trying to figure out how we’re going to survive,” he said.

The drought doesn’t bode well for California’s notorious wildfire season, either.

Previous super-dry years led to catastrophic wildfire seasons in California in 2003 and 2007, said Tom Scott, a natural resources specialist with the University of California system. Fire crews beat back a wildfire northeast of Los Angeles earlier this week, but it was a stark reminder of the dry and dangerous conditions.

“People say that the fire season is starting early, but I guess you could say it never ended,” Scott said. “If you live in the backcountry, come July you probably should be thinking about putting your valuables in storage.”

Droughts also are persisting or intensifying elsewhere in the U.S. On Wednesday, federal officials said they were designating portions of Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Kansas, Texas, Utah, Arkansas, Hawaii, Idaho, Oklahoma and California as primary natural disaster areas, highlighting the financial

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warning placard on a tank car carrying crude oil near a loading terminal in Trenton, N.D., on Nov. 6, 2013. U.S. officials, meeting in Washington on Thursday said companies need to come up with safer ways to transport oil on the nation’s rail lines following some explosive accidents as crude trains proliferate across North America. strain facing farmers in those regions.

Even in the moist Pacific Northwest, things were a little bit drier.

In Seattle, rainfall dropped by nearly 70 per cent in December, with just 1.66 inches falling. Ski resorts are opening several weeks late, and a Bavarian-themed town in the Cascade Mountains had to modify its annual “ice fest” because there isn’t enough snow on the ground for activities. A D plan to truck in snow was I scrapped with high temL peratures forecast this B weekend.

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In California, the governor’s drought declaration will help battle unemployment in the agriculture industry as fields are left fallow.

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Wide open and inviting RED DEER’S CASABELLA IS ONE OF FIVE STARS DREAM HOMES IN THE 2014 LOTTERY

BY ADVOCATE STAFF

Photos by JEFF STOKOE/Advocate staff

STARS Red Deer Dream home for 2014 is now open at 40 Valley Green Cres. in Vanier Woods East.

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No matter what language you speak, it is a beautiful home.

One enters The Casabella, the Red Deer home serving as one of five grand prizes in the 2014 STARS Lottery, through a large arch with stone accents above the front door.

Upon entering, a curved staircase appears right in front of one’s eyes, leading to a second storey boasting a jet black bar, two bedrooms, and an open view onto the living room below.

That bright main room features a stone-fronted fireplace that extends over six metres up all the way to the roof.

A touchscreen panel on one of the room’s walls allows a resident to control a sound system integrated into the home.

No wall separates the main room from the kitchen next to it, a functional space lent a little flair by decorative hanging lights above a large island.

A separate dining room is found at the front of the house, with three tall windows looking out onto the street.

To the other side of the main room is the master bedroom, entered through a set of double doors.

Though the room itself is not large, the en suite and closet area it connects to amounts to an impressive extension.

No door or wall separates the en suite area from the main room.

The en suite features three vanities and two sinks opposite a jacuzzi bath and a glass-enclosed shower that can be controlled via a remote control.

Located at 40 Valley Green on the southeastern edge of Red Deer, the home comes in at 2,504 square feet, with an additional 1,400 square feet of space in its unfinished basement.

With three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths, the home’s retail value is $945,000.

The Red Deer prize home is the third most valuable among the four to be won in the lottery.

The top prize, in Calgary, is worth $1.3 million, while an Edmonton home is worth $964,000.

In Lethbridge, a home worth $799,000 also stands to be won.

The Falcon Homesbuilt house in Red Deer is open for viewing from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday to Thursday.

Tickets for the lottery can be purchased at the home during those hours; ticket costs are $25 for a single, $60 for three, $100 for six, or $250 for 18.

Tickets are also available through www.starslotteryalberta.ca or by calling 1-888-880-0992.

The deadline to buy is midnight on March 26.

D2 RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014

Purple punch I am continually fascinated by colour choices.

In the decorative world today with all the available technological capabilities, there is an endless supply of shades from which to choose.

This doesn’t make personal palette decisions for our homes any easier as the spectrum rolls out to infinity. In fact, it can be so intimidating as to leave one mentally paralyzed.

I find it’s best to go back to basics and think about the simple colours that you favour, those that make you relaxed, comfortable, and at ease in your surroundings. That’s what home is all about.

Then, take a look around, do some research on the Internet, in books and magazines, and source out rooms that stand out for you.

On closer look, you might DEBBIE discover that there is a parTRAVIS ticular colour that is used to accent a neutral palette and that’s what you like.

If a bold colour appeals to you, it can be used as an accent or complementary colour on a focal wall and in upholstery and drapery fabric.

Sometimes it helps to discover what a prevailing trend is; you’ll find specific colourways in fashion and décor that have been selected in advance and are readily available right now.

Each year, Pantone, which is a global colour authority, announces a colour of the year, and for 2014 it’s Radiant Orchid.

This is a medium range purple with undertones of fuchsia, purple and rose.

I learned early in my career that purple was the first choice of young girls for their bedrooms, and could clearly see why.

It’s a joyful colour with happy energy, and it’s also pretty. I painted a young teen’s bedroom shown here in a shade very close to Radiant Orchid, and it is full of charm.

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Photo by DEBBIE TRAVIS/freelance

This year’s colour trends favour lavender purples, a happy choice for all ages and stages.

The walls were first painted pale blue, then shades of pearlized mauve and lilac glaze were rubbed over the basecoat and blended to create a radiant glow.

The white and deep blue checkered bed linens are a bold complement to the walls.

Pair up this popular purple hue with neutrals, blues or greens to uplift other rooms in your home.

Lavenders and lilacs introduce a classic richness to a living room that has off white, sand or tan walls.

Piping or edging on pillows, a single chair upholstered in purple, or a modern art print or two are options that transform the mood instantly.

Devise a dramatic dining room with royal purple as an accent wall paired with fuchsia or lavender walls; or re-cover dining chair seats.

Tableware can also be mix and match, use what you have and add a few new serving pieces and

condiment jars. The harmony of spring greens and woody browns is a natural combination that is perennially popular. Here too, the optimistic mood set up by soft purple shades gently wakens the tranquil atmosphere.

Think about this inviting combo for a hallway or den. Create some surprise by painting the inside of cupboards and book shelves with a splash of purple, and mix up colours on shelves or in stripes or other geometric designs. Be playful.

It takes little to update with colour. And the impact on your home is exciting and refreshing — a must-do if you are searching for a lift.

Debbie Travis’ House to Home column is produced by Debbie Travis and Barbara Dingle. Please email your questions to house2home@debbietravis.com. You can follow Debbie on Twitter at www.twitter.com/debbie_travis, and visit Debbie’s new website, www.debbietravis.com.

Books, electronics can coexist in modern home library and art will pop.

Add a rolling library ladder; Home Depot offers several in maple, cherry or oak finishes.

Spanish design house Playoffice turns a runof-the-mill home library into a playhouse with a sturdy mesh net sus-

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series of cupboards made from inexpensive chipboard that includes bookshelves and kidsize cushioned cubbies.

Doors can be closed to hide the secret readers and other stuff. Puck lights are built into the cubby ceilings.

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A TFG Connections Bookcase: an open-backed modern bookcase that can be used to divide rooms or set the perimeter of a library-focused space.

Contemporary home libraries utilize room for books or artwork that speak to the aesthetic and spirit of the space. esting colour — creamy yellow or rich carmine (deep red), for example — so books, accessories

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of a book in hand, but I’ve found I buy more and more of my new fiction online.” New York interior designer Elaine Griffin sees the role of home libraries changing.

“We’ve come a long way from the English country home-inspired libraries of the ’80s — those spaces that looked like Carson (the butler on Downton Abbey) might come in at any moment to do a little dusting,” Griffin says.

“Today’s home libraries are retreats, actually — places to retreat as an individual from the more chaotic, group-themed spaces of the rest of the house.”

Home libraries are reading sanctuaries, she says, but clients often want a TV included.

“The space is an alternative to the Great Room, used for solo viewing, for snuggling, for seclusion.”

Many modern bookshelves are multi-purpose, with space to display objects as well as reading matter. A ll Modern stocks TFG Connections’ black powder-coated steel frame with java oak shelves; the components can be configured a number of ways.

Modloft’s Pearl bookcase has open shelves in a contemporary zigzag design; finishes include white, wenge (a dark wood) and walnut with chrome supports.

Create an enveloped space by running shelves up to the ceiling; wood tones keep the ambience warm, but consider white or even an inter-

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With the advent of tablets, cellphones and e-readers, could the book-lined home library go the way of the formal dining room?

Not a chance, designers and retailers say.

Digital and print books can co-exist, says House Beautiful’s editor in chief Newell Turner.

“When there’s an endless river of (digital) content, the words, text and images we choose to print and bind into a physical book will make (it) even more special,” he said.

And books, in their variety of shapes and sizes, can be art in their own right, he says.

Certainly, many people display richly illustrated coffee table books.

And at Hearst’s October 2013 Designer Visions show house in New York, Jamie Drake took the books-as-art notion literally: For his House Beautiful apartment, he turned large books spine sides in and stacked them geometrically in wall recesses to flank a fireplace as sculptural art.

“Books are precious and beautiful, both their contents and materials. I was inspired to provoke thoughts, placing the bulk of the spines away from the viewer, thus highlighting the thousands of paper pages and creating a sense of desire to discover what lies within,” he says.

For Elle Decor at the show house, Alessandra Branca created a warm, intimate library with just two bookshelves and a chrome easel for a flatscreen television.

A large Candida Hofer photograph of Dublin’s Trinity College Library provided a trompe l’oeil effect, as if the library extended into the image.

Branca imagined the space, which included walls covered in chocolatey faux bois (woodgrain appearance) sateen and a plump sofa blanketed in tartan, as a room where you could store favourite vintage books but also use a digital reader.

“Nothing can replace the wonderful feel of sitting curled up with a book, or the happenstance of discovering a book on the shelf that you haven’t seen for a while, particularly books on art, architecture or design,” she say.

“I think we’ll always love the physical aspect

pended across the whole space like an enormous hammock. Kids (and adults) can take pillows and books up to the net to read and, literally, hang out.

The studio has also designed a clever “Secret Reading” wall — a

RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 D3

Warmer walls mean better homes Winter is the national annual ordeal that separates us Canadians from most of the rest of the world, and winter is the reason we’re completely dependent on houses to keep us alive at this time of the year.

The strange thing is, despite our need, we’re not as good as we could be at building warm, energyefficient houses.

Given the cruel northern blasts we have to endure each winter, and the amount of money gobbled up keeping a leaky house livably warm, we certainly have every reason to build optimally.

And while rising building code standards are dragging new homes upwards in terms of energy efficiency, even new houses built to the most rigorous current standards use roughly twice as much energy as identical houses built with STEVE proven but under-utilized wall construction methods MAXWELL that have been around for decades.

Why is this?

I happen to be building a small place right now using my favourite wall-building approach, and working outdoors in winter reminds me once again how important it is that we build as well as possible.

Structural insulated panels (SIPs) take the place of wood studs, sheathing, insulation and vapour barrier used to build most walls in Canadian homes and additions.

They go up much faster than those ubiquitous stud walls, but energy efficiency is why they’re my favourite.

All else being equal, a home built with SIPs uses roughly half the energy of an identical stud frame house, and there’s no chance of internal wall condensation and mould, either.

Whenever I tell people about SIPs they usually ask questions in one of two categories: technical or financial.

So how much do SIPs cost? Used in place of wall studs, SIPs add three to four per cent to total building cost.

Energy savings recoup this difference in 10 years or less.

After that, heating costs are considerably lower than a comparable stud frame house, with measurably less air leakage and drafts. It’s a great investment, both financially and environmentally.

Practically speaking, SIPs are foam and wood sandwiches.

They’re made by a handful of different companies, but all to the same design.

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SIPs panels go up faster than stud walls and make for houses that cost less to heat and cool.

SIPs edges are grooved to interlock with the floor and neighbouring panels, with expanding spray foam applied to each joint right before assembly to ensure drafts stay out. Nails driven through the edges of panels into underlying lumber holds everything together.

Wires and pipes extend horizontally through floor and ceiling frames, traveling up or down through channels cut in the panels.

Regular roof frames can be installed on top of SIP walls, or you can use SIPs to create roofs over livable attics without the usual trusses or rafters that often make the space unusable.

So how come SIPs aren’t commonly used in new homes?

A couple of reasons.

The construction business is slower to embrace change than many other industries, in part because there’s so much at stake if an innovation fails in unexpected ways.

Wide variations in building code enforcement across the country is another reason for slow adoption of SIPs.

Even though these panels have been around for more than 40 years, and even though some local building inspectors love them, other inspectors unroll local red tape so thick that SIPs become impossibly difficult to use.

But as much of a hindrance as these reasons are, the biggest deterrent to homebuilding innovation is homeowner ignorance.

Home building and renovations are a black box to most people, so there’s a near-complete reliance on experts to recommend and choose technical details like wall construction.

This preserves the status quo and ultimately leaves us paying more to heat homes that are less comfortable and less affordable than they could be.

Perhaps articles like this one will start at least a little bit of change.

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Severe storms lead homeowners to play it safe, take down trees For example, trees around a home can increase its value up to 15 per cent, according to the Arbor Day Foundation. Properly placed trees around buildings can also reduce air conditioning needs by up to 30 per cent, and save 20 per cent to 50 per cent in energy used for heating, according to the USDA Forest Service.

Homeowners aren’t the only ones who have stepped up precautions in recent years. Bob McGee, a spokesman for Con Edison, which provides power to New York City and neighbouring Westchester County, says the utility company has improved its year-round tree-trimming since the recent rash of harsh storms.

“This typically engenders either a community outpouring of thankfulness or scorn, depending on whether there’s been a recent storm,” McGee says. “We know that taking this action helps keep service reliable.

But if nothing is going on and we trim the trees, people will hit the roof.”

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This undated publicity photo provided by SavATree shows tree pruning, which improves trees’ overall health and structure. Pruning, along with an arborist using a resistograph to check for tree decay, is used to determine a tree’s stability.

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Nancy Owens takes no chances with trees since a windstorm propelled a large one through the roof of her Long Island, N.Y., home 15 or so years ago.

So when a neighbour whose property abuts Owens’ Maine summer home said he believed two of her tall pines looked suspiciously askew — and leaning toward his house — Owens wasted no time having them removed.

“They didn’t look dead to us. But what do I know?” Owens says. “I was born and raised in Manhattan. I know nothing about trees except they can come through your roof.”

Owens, who “cries every time I have to take down a tree,” is one of a number of homeowners who reluctantly opt to be safe rather than sorry by removing trees — even when it may not be necessary.

Arborist Dane Buell, who oversees tree care for the company SavATree, says that in the last few years people call him “all the time” asking to remove healthy trees.

Most, he said, are afraid of the uptick in wild weather that has sent trees crashing down on homes, cars and power lines around the country.

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things that happen with trees, and the natural response is we should cut them all down,” says Buell.

Joe Lamb, a Berkeley, Calif., arborist sees the phenomenon too. He cautions that there’s no connection between a tree’s size and the hazard it poses.

“It is very common for people to be afraid of trees simply because they are large,” Lamb says.

The health of the tree is more important than its size, Buell says, and he recommends that property owners focus on managing their trees.

That includes annual health checks, pruning, and precautionary steps such as adding support and even lightning protection when necessary.

Certified arborists can identify problems — insect infestation, nutritional deficiencies and disease — in the early stages “90 some per cent of the time,” he says. Remediation is often fairly simple, too, he says.

“Trees fail often because these conditions are not identified early.

They don’t fail because they are tall,” Buell says.

And while no one can prevent an extreme storm from toppling even the healthiest of trees, he says, the benefits of having trees usually far outweigh the risks they pose.

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CHAPMAN Mabel Edith Born April 22, 1926 in Bexhill, England, Mabel passed away peacefully in Red Deer on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at the age of 87 years. She will be dearly missed by her son, John (Jane); daughter, Sally; grandson, Sean; as well as many other family members and friends. The family wishes to hold a private ceremony at a later date.

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CURRY G. Dale 1961 - 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Dale on Wednesday, January 15th, 2014, at the age of 52. He leaves behind his fiancé, Shauna, his mother, Helen, and his children, Chandra and Aaron. He will also be missed by his sister, Marilyn, her husband, Patrick, and many friends and extended family members. He was predeceased by his father Jerry in 1998. A celebration of his life and luncheon will be held Tuesday, January 21st, 2014 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Quality Inn North Hill, 7150 -50th Ave, Red Deer. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dale’s memory can be made to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.

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MCDONALD Velma Marie Dec. 21, 1935 - Jan. 11, 2014 With heavy hearts, full of love, the family of Velma McDonald (Tootie) announces the peaceful passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother at the Bethany Care Centre at the age of 78. Velma fought a long courageous battle with Alzheimer`s disease which she battled with grace and dignity. Velma is survived by her loving husband of 57 years Charles, her children; Colin of Chetwynd, B.C., Valerie (Jim) of Red Deer, Lisa of Lacombe and John (Carrie) of Kelowna. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Rylan, Noah, Ashton, Kaelan, Kaeden and Grayden. Velma was predeceased by her parents Fred and Rena Magee; her infant son Ross; and her infant grandson Taylor. Velma also leaves behind 4 brothers and two sisters; Bill, Clifford, Leroy, Melvin, Viola and Marlene. Velma will always be remembered for her kind and generous ways. She was an avid baker and cook. She loved being a grandmother and held a very special place in her heart for all of her grandchildren. A memorial service is planned for in the spring. Donations may be made in Velma’s name of the Red Deer Alzheimer’s Society, Suite # 105, 4419 50 Ave. Red Deer, Alberta T4N 3Z5 or a charity of the donor`s choice.

MILGATE Twila Gwenne Twila Gwenne Milgate (age 65) passed away January 12th, 2014 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital, peacefully holding hands with Ken, her husband of 46 years. She is now enjoying her physical freedom at home with her Heavenly Father. Twila was born January 16th, 1948 in Drumheller, Alberta to parents Walter and Joy Bertsch. She spent her early years on the family farm and went to school in Calgary, completing her education with the Canadian Nazarene College in Winnipeg in 1964. Following this, she worked as a bank teller for Alberta Treasury Branch in Calgary and met Ken in August 1966. They were engaged in November of that same year and married March 23, 1967. Twila is survived by her daughter Colleen (Devin), son Kent (Carrie), son Alan (Marcia), nine grandchildren Dustin, Colbin (Jenna), Kellin, Tiara (Damien), Bryton, Talon, Drew, Trey, Charlize, her mother Joy, brother Daryl (Debbie), mother-in-law Evelyn and brother-in-law Ron (Joyce).

She was predeceased by her father Walter and father-in-law Gordon. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, January 20th, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Livingstones Church, 2020 40th Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, with luncheon immediately following. A visitation for immediate family only will also be held at the Church at 10:30 a.m., with a private internment at 11:30. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #6, 5015 - 48 Street, Red Deer, AB, T4N 1S9.

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OLAH Otto Alexander Sept. 24, 1943 - Jan. 15, 2014 With great sadness we announce the passing of Otto Alexander Olah of Red Deer, AB on January 15, 2014.

After a long courageous battle with Cancer, Dad passed away in his sleep with his children and loving companion Dianne McKlusky at his side. Otto was born in Calgary, and spent his childhood growing up on a farm in Genesee, AB. Otto was an honour roll student, which he then took to post secondary in the field of accounting. Otto graduated as a Professional Charted Accountant in 1966, receiving the Governor General’s Medal as the top student in Alberta that year. Otto established his own practice in Fort Saskatchewan in 1979, and continued with his profession for over 40 years. Otto’s desire for adventure led him to the Northwest Territories in 1988, working for the Federal and Provincial Governments where he stayed until his retirement in 2008. Otto’s decision to settle in Red Deer was a guidance of fate; he met and was truly blessed with his companion Dianne. A wonderful, loving person who provided Otto with a true sense of happiness in his final years. Their adventuring spirit and Otto’s misguided sense of direction led them on many adventures over the years with trips to Atlantic Canada, Maine, Hawaii and Las Vegas. Otto is survived by his three children; Michelle, Tracy, and Greg (Susan). His legacy lives on in the ten grandchildren he had: Brody, Richard (Michelle), Kylie, Kelsey, Brittany, Brianna (Tracy), Blaine, Alesia, Michael, Kristina (Greg), and the only great grandchild, Jackson Alexander (Alesia).

A Celebration of Otto’s life will occur at the Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 - 67A Street, Red Deer on Monday January 20th at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Memorial Society of Red Deer.

Arrangements in care of Maryann Hansen, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

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by Arbor Memorial SANDBERG away peacefully with his wife Arbor Memorial Inc. Floyd Donald at his side, on Tuesday, January Newly Renovated Facility Floyd passed away January 10, 14, 2014, at the Red Deer 2014. He was born in the Hospital, at the age of 71 years.

Drumheller Hospital May 12, Doug was born October 19, 1932. Floyd grew up in the 1942, in Red Deer, Alberta.

Rumsey, Rowley District where Doug was predeceased by he lived until moving to Red his daughter, Dana Marie; Graduations Deer in 1968. He will be greatly mother, Mildred; and father, missed by Marilyn, his loving Sigvald (Sig). Doug’s spirit wife of 50 years; son, Duane will live on in his loving wife (Tomoko); daughter, Anita of 42 years, Bernice Alice; Banks (Russell); and his daughter, Lee Ann (Tim) Waines; grandchildren, Gale Banks adored grandchildren, Carson and Nigel Sandberg. A Douglas, and Preslee May Memorial Service will be held and in the countless friends on Monday, January 20, 2014 and colleagues whose lives at 1:00 p.m. at Red Deer he impacted over the years.

Funeral Home, 6150 - 67 Street, Doug grew up and went to Red Deer. In lieu of flowers, school in Red Deer, and had memorial donations in Floyd’s a great memory for the name may be made directly changing landscape of our city. to the Red Deer Hospice He was a devoted employee Society, 99 Arnot Avenue who worked for Canada Safeway Red Deer, AB T4R 3S6 or to Ltd. for more than 40 years. He the Salvation Army Salvation shared 42 years of marriage Army, 4837 - 54 Street, Red with his best friend and Deer, AB T4N 2G5. dancing partner, Bernice. We DR. LESLIE JEAN COVE Condolences may be forwarded all knew Doug to be a gentle Gordon and Debbie Cove are to the family by visiting soul with a quick-wit and a very happy to announce that www.reddeerfuneralhome.com kind heart. He will be sadly their daughter, Leslie has Arrangements entrusted to missed. A memorial service achieved her PhD in Philosophy RED DEER FUNERAL for Douglas James Stolee (Sociology) from McMaster HOME & CREMATORIUM will take place at Eventide University. We would like to 6150 - 67 Street, Red Deer.

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Street, Red Deer, on Monday, all those who had a role in January 20, 2014 at 3:00 her education at Hunting Hills p.m. A reception in Doug’s High School, especially her memory will follow. As an great mentor, Brian Olajos. expression of sympathy, Dr. Cove is currently a senior memorial donations in Doug’s policy analyst with the name may be made directly Government of Alberta. to the Canadian Cancer Society, 101 6751-52 Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 4K8.

Condolences may be forwarded Marriages to the family by visiting www.eventidefuneralchapels.com SLATER Arrangements entrusted to Jennie T. EVENTIDE FUNERAL Jennie was born on June 7, CHAPEL 1914 in Calgary, AB and 4820 - 45 Street, Red Deer. passed away peacefully at Phone (403) 347-2222 home in Sylvan Lake, AB on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at the age of 99 years. She is survived by her son, George (Carol) Slater and daughter, Judy (Harrison) Caufield of Sylvan Lake. Jennie is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren all of whom held a very special place in her heart. Jennie has gone home to be with In Memoriam her husband, Bill. She was COVE - CHRISTIANSON also predeceased by her Gordon and Debbie Cove are mother and father, Telka and very pleased to announce the Joseph Cushner; twin sister, marriage of their daughter, Sophia Standish; brothers, Dr. Michelle Cove to Joe and Mike Cushner and Dr. Mathew Christianson granddaughter, Carolyn Peevey, of Latrobe, PA on nee Caufield. She lived a August 17, 2013 in Banff, AB. long and full life and will be The happy couple reside remembered by her family in Greensburg, PA. for her love, kindness and service to others. Jennie will be sadly missed by all. We love you Mother. A Family Memorial Service will be held in Red Deer, AB. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca MELVIN KOENIG (Mel) FOSTER’S GARDEN Mar. 6, 1935 - Jan. 18, 2013 CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM Quietly remembered every day Telephone: 403-297-0888 Sadly missed along life’s way Honoured Provider of But in my heart Dignity Memorial You’re always there.

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WHYMARK Brian John Jan. 22, 1934 - Jan. 16, 2014 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Brian John Whymark announce his passing on January 16, 2014 at the age of 79 years. At Brian’s request, there will not be a funeral service held. Condolences may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca WILSON’S FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM serving Central Alberta with locations in Lacombe & Rimbey in charge of arrangements.

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Previous experience with service rigs, fracturing, or similar industry experience with oilfield tickets is an asset. Class 1 or 3 driver’s License applicants will get primacy. (Drivers with Class 5 & 5Q will be considered if Applicant has relevant oilfield experience) A current driver’s abstract required. Off-road driving experience is an asset.

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We are seeking an independent Corporate Administrator to provide high-level administrative support to Bilton’s executive team. The incumbent will be extremely proactive with a professional, courteous and approachable demeanor in all interactions; possess superior interpersonal relations skills will all levels of staff, customers and vendors; and be able to use sound judgment and discretion. The Corporate Administrator will have a thorough understanding of overall business organization, including management and operating structures, and the importance of policies and procedures.

This position is based out of our Innisfail, Alberta office.

D6 RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 Restaurant/ Hotel

820

TREELINE WELL SERVICES

810

EYEWEAR LIQUIDATORS

requires OPTICAL ASSISTANT Training provided.

Apply in person with resume to: 4924 59 St. Red Deer, AB.

Start your career!

See Help Wanted

F/T EXP. LINE COOKS NEEDED Cooks start at $15./hr. and up. Also bonuses based on food costs.

Must be willing to work varying shifts and weekends. Must have reliable transportation. Apply in person to Sandy at Glenn’s Restaurant on Gasoline Alley or phone for an app’t. 403-346-5448.

JJAM Management (1987) Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s Requires to work at these Red Deer, AB locations: 5111 22 St. 37444 HWY 2 S 37543 HWY 2N 700 3020 22 St. Food Counter Attendant 8 Vacancies P/T & F.T. SHIFT WORK, $9.95 $10.98/hr. Apply in person or fax resume to: 403-314-1303 Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds LUAU Investments Ltd. (o/a Tim Hortons) Food Counter Attendant FT and PT positions available for day, night, evening and weekend shifts. $9.95 to $11.25 per hour depending on experience/availability. Apply in person at any of these locations 4217 - 50 Ave 6721 - 50 Ave 7111 - 50 Ave 62 Carleton Ave or email timhire@telus.net

Sales & Distributors

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ELEMENTS is looking for 5 retail sales reps. selling season gift packages and personal care products in Parkland Mall, 4747 67 St. Red Deer. $12.10 hr. + bonus & comm. FT. No exp. req`d. Please email elementsreddeer@gmail.com SOAP Stories is seeking 5 F/T Beauty Treatment O/P, selling soap & bath products $14.55/hr. + bonus & comm. Beauty cert. req’d. Location Parkland Mall - 4747 67th St. Red Deer. email premierjobrdbto@ gmail.com SOAP Stories is seeking 5 retail sales reps. Selling soap & bath products. $12.10 hr + bonus & commission. Ft No exp. req`d.

Parkland Mall 4747 67 St. Red Deer. email resume to premierjobrd@gmail.com

850

Trades

CARPET COLOUR STAFF ACCOUNTANT CENTRE required is currently looking for

by Red Deer CA firm EXP’D. TILE INSTALLER focused on the accounting, JJAM Management (1987) Applicant must have ability ELEMENTS is looking 5 advisory and tax planning to lay out tiles, be familiar Beauty Treatment Operators.

Ltd., o/a Tim Horton’s needs of small businesses. Requires to work at these with setting materials and Selling seasonal gift Office uses Caseware, products. This is a F/T packages & personal care Red Deer, AB locations: Jazz-it and Taxprep. position with a wage of $20 products in Parkland 5111 22 St. The ideal candidate will -$25/hr. depending on exp.

Mall-4747 67th St Red 37444 HWY 2 S have accounting Submit resume attn: Deer, $14.55/Hr. Plus 37543 HWY 2N experience and above Andrew: awiebe@ bonus & commission, F/T, 700 3020 22 St. average accounting carpetcolourcentre.com Beauty certification req’d Food Service Supervisor 8 aptitude. See our online ad or drop off at email resumes: Vacancies, 1-2 yrs. exp. for more details. Email Carpet Colour Centre elementsreddeerbto@ req’d. P/T & F.T. SHIFT resume and cover letter to WORK, $9.95 - $13.50/hr.

1100, 5001-19 St. Red gmail.com ian.alexander@ Deer, Ab. T4R 3R1 Start your career!

Apply in person or fax swainsonalexander.ca resume to: 403-314-1303 See Help Wanted Experienced Siders Needed Call 403-588-3210

Sales & Distributors

Sales & Distributors

830

830

850

860

Truckers/ Drivers

Truckers/ Drivers

860

BUSY Central Alberta Grain Trucking Company looking for Class 1 Drivers and/or Lease Operators.

We offer lots of home time, benefits and a bonus program. Grain and super B exp. an asset but not necessary. If you have a clean commercial drivers abstract and would like to start making good money. fax or email resume and comm.abstract to 403-337-3758 or dtl@telus.net

Trades

EXPERIENCED

Vacuum & Water Truck operators req’d. to start immed. $450/per day CLASS 1 or 3 WITH Q All oilfield safety tickets req’d. Clean drivers abstract. Must comply with drug and alcohol policy.

References Req’d.

Exc. salary & benefits.

Fax resume to: 403-742-5376 doug.reinhart@cordy.ca Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

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GOODMEN ROOFING LTD. Requires

SLOPED ROOFERS LABOURERS & FLAT ROOFERS Valid Driver’s Licence preferred. Fax or email info@goodmenroofing.ca or (403)341-6722 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

850

JOURNEYMAN H.D. MECHANIC req’d immed. for very busy heavy equip. sales lot in Innisfail.

Wage range $25. - $35/hr to start, depending on exp.

Preference will be given to those with previous equipment rental service, lifts and off road construction equipment experience. Fax resume to 403-227-5701 or email: bouvier9@telus.net

Johns Manville is a Berkshire Hathaway Company and a world leader in the ¿berglass manufacturing industry. Its modern Canadian insulation plant is located in Innisfail, Alberta. This attractive town is located close to Red Deer and 1 hour from Calgary: We require a:

Owner Operators & Company Drivers in AB. Home the odd night. Weekends off. Late model tractor pref.

403-586-4558

Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

850

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

F/T TRUCK drivers req’d.

Minimum Class 5 with air and clean abstract. Exp. preferred. In person to Key Towing 4083-78 St. Cres.

Red Deer.

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

Recently winning the 2013 Business of the Year award, Bilton Welding and Manufacturing Ltd. designs, engineers and manufactures custom energy equipment. Since 1992, Bilton has worked with engineering firms and oil and natural gas producers around the globe to develop their own equipment standards for size, capacity and any number of technical specifications. We operate seven manufacturing facilities in Innisfail, Alberta and have recently expanded our facilities into Calgary Alberta.

We employ over 175 people and provide ample opportunities to employees to achieve their career goals. We provide handson training and an opportunity to work on some of the most interesting projects and applications in the energy sector.

Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

RONCO OILFIELD HAULING Sylvan Lake. Openings for Picker operator, bed truck drivers and winch tractor.

Top wages and benefits.

Email resume tom@ roncooilfield.ca or fax. 403-887-4892

CONSIDERING A CAREER CHANGE? Find the right fit.

Daily the Advocate publishes advertisements from companies, corporations and associations from across Canada seeking personnel for long term placements.

CENTRAL ALBERTA’S DAILY NEWSPAPER

If you would like to be a part of our growing and dynamic team of professionals in your field, we are currently seeking both -

APPRENTICE OR JOURNEYMAN PIPEFITTERS

Trades

CHINOOK’S EDGE SCHOOL DIVISION NO. 73 invites applications for a full-time Van Driver to deliver goods and material throughout the Division.

The successful candidate will operate a one (1) ton van and maintain the warehouse on a daily basis.

This position is ideally suited to individuals who enjoy driving, have good manual dexterity, are physically fit and able to routinely lift and move items up to and including 50 pounds.

During school breaks the employee will assist Facility Services.

Individuals must be highly motivated, display initiative, be a self-starter, and possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license.

Chinook’s Edge offers Permanent Employment, Competitive Wages and an attractive Benefits and Pension package.

Cover letter and resume, complete with the names and telephone numbers of three current work related references are accepted by email only and should be forwarded to: Shawn Russell, Associate Superintendent - People Services Chinook’s Edge School Division No. 73 Email: careers@chinooksedge.ab.ca For information on Chinook’s Edge School Division No. 73, please check our website (www.chinooksedge.ab.ca).

Applications will be accepted until 12:00 noon, Tuesday, January 22, 2014.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a criminal record check and a child intervention (welfare) check.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

Resumes of individuals not granted an interview will not be kept on file.

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CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE

5 P.M. Each Day For The Next Day’s Paper CALL 309-3300

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for full-time permanent shop positions at our Innisfail locations

We offer competitive starting Wages and benefits packages including Health, RRSP and Tool Allowance programs.

Please fax resume to 403-227-7796, email to hr@bilton.ca

LOCAL Construction Company now hiring EXPERIENCED CLASS 1 DRIVERS. Please fax resumes to 403-347-6296

MILLWRIGHT

As a member of the Mechanical Maintenance Team, you must have the following skills, quali¿cations and experience: ¾ Fully Quali¿ed Millwright with an Alberta Journeyman Millwright Trade Certi¿cate or equivalent ¾ A minimum of 3 years industrial plant maintenance experience ¾ Good communication skills ¾ Above average teamwork skills ¾ Basic computer skill (Microsoft Of¿ce & Outlook) ¾ SAP Maintenance Management System experience is an asset ¾ Willing to work shift work if necessary

REQUIRED: CARPENTER/DRYWALLER for restoration company.

This is a F/T position. Must have a valid drivers license.

Duties: Carpentry, drywall, painting & finishing work.

Fax or email resume to 403-347-4037 or crr@telus.net or contact Al @ 403-347-4001

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION Requires

Site Superintendents & Foremen 353679A17-25

We strive for safety, quality and customer service in everything we do. If you are a high energy individual who enjoys working in Teams, as well as individually, we invite you to apply. We offer a non-smoking environment that promotes quality of work life and employee involvement as well as an excellent compensation and bene¿t package. Please forward your resume, in con¿dence, by Feb 4th, 2014 to: Johns Manville Canada Inc. 5301-42 Avenue Innisfail, Alberta, T4G 1A2 Fax: 403-227-7196 Email: ouelletc@jm.com

Central AB based trucking company requires

CLASS 3 DRIVERS w/airbrake endorsement needed immed. for waste & recycling. Email resume to canpak@xplornet.ca or call 403-341-9300

Red Deer.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

860

VAN DRIVER

A Division of CORDY ENVIRONMENTAL

Exp. Req’d. One of Alberta’s largest painting companies with offices in Edmonton & Calgary is now hiring for Email: drew@ calibregroup.ca Company website: www.calibrecoatings.ab.ca

Truckers/ Drivers

Carpenters

Competitive Wages & Benefits.

Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca

F/T PAINTERS

To join our team, submit resumé to: 4910 - 45 Street, Red Deer

860

Requires Full Time

Journeyman & apprentices We offer competitive wages. Full benefits after 90 days. Must have valid drivers licence. Email resume to: d.generationglass @platinum.ca or Fax: 403-886-5224 or Call 403-886-5221

The successful candidate will have a positive outlook, good organization and computer skills, possess excellent phone and customer service, have the ability to multi-task in a team based atmosphere, jewellery knowledge an asset.

Truckers/ Drivers

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION

F/T COMMERCIAL GLAZIER

Sales Associate/Office Position

Trades

Trades

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Professionals

BLACKFALDS Motor Inn -Housekeeping Supervisor Req’d. 1 F/T, $19 - $20 hr., 1 yr. exp. req’d. Fax resume: 403-885-5868 Attn: Jenny

820

353001A23

Has Opening for all positions! Immediately.

All applicants must have current H2S, Class 5 with Q Endorsement, (No GDL licenses) and First Aid. We offer competitive wages & excellent benefits.

Please include 2 work reference names and numbers.

Please fax resume to: 403-264-6725 Or email to: tannis@treelinewell.com No phone calls please. www.treelinewell.com

Restaurant/ Hotel

354916A24

800

Oilfield

For Alberta sites.

Email resume to: admin@shunda.ca

Trades

850

BE A PART OF

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SOMETHING BIG

NOW HIRING ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROLS TECHNICIAN – REFERENCE CODE PRT50793894-01 FIND THE MOST SIGNIFICANT WORK OF YOUR CAREER AT TRANSCANADA.

Journeyman Millwright

At TransCanada we dream big, think big and do big things. For more than 60 years, we’ve been supplying reliable and efficient energy to millions of North Americans with our pipelines, gas storage and power generation facilities.

OLYMEL, RED DEER PLANT Key Responsibilities • Ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks assigned.

• Communicate with other departments when necessary and provides feedback when needed.

• Keep records of assignments and produce detailed work reports.

• Experience in a plant/manufacturing environment - an asset.

• Must be able to work in a fast paced, team environment.

• Must be available for shift work • Must be willing to learn new technology.

Reporting to the Stettler Area Operations Manager, this position provides specialized technical skills to ensure all pipeline facility control systems and equipment are effectively maintained and safely operated in accordance with our standards of performance, policies, and procedures. *This position is based out of the Wainwright area and reports to the Wainwright Compressor Station. *This position is overtime eligible and part of an on-call rotation and provides emergency support. *This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance, but is not eligible for crossborder relocation assistance.

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Everything you do at TransCanada contributes to everything we do across North America.

Make more of your career. Help us build long-lasting energy solutions that matter.

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your resume to Wale Adeyinka at apply@olymel.com

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Qualifications and Experience • Journeyman or Red Seal Certification.

• Physically fit; ability to perform the tasks attached to the position.

• Available to work various shift schedules according to production needs.

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

TransCanada is an equal opportunity employer. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit our website at TransCanadaCareers.ca.

RED DEER ADVOCATE Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 D7

ACADEMIC Express

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life

ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

WINTER START GED PREPARATION Feb. 10 START

ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

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SPRING START •

Community Support Worker Program

•

Women in the Trades Program

•

Math and Science for the Trades Program

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ONLY 4 DAYS A WEEK

in

Jepsen Cres. & Jordan Pkway

CLEARVIEW AREA Cameron Cres. & Conners Cres. $146/mo.

Waskasoo

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

44, 45 & 46 Ave.

CLEARVIEW RIDGE AREA Crossley St., Cooper Cl., Carter Cl., Connaught Cres. & Cody Pl. $190/mo.

Mustang Acres ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of the morning ADVOCATE in Red Deer, by 6:30 a.m. 6 days/wk

MICHENER AREA East of 40th Ave., 51 St., 50A St., Michener Cres., Green, etc. to Michener Ave. & Blvd. $282/mo.

63 Ave. & 69 St. Call Joanne 403-314-4308 info

(Reliable vehicle needed) ROSEDALE AREA Reichley St., Reinholt Ave., Robinson Cres. Area 106 Papers $568/mo.

Currently seeking reliable newspaper carrier for the BOWER AREA WESTPARK AREA

Call Jamie 403-314-4306 for more information

Delivery is 4 times per week, no collecting.

Perfect for anyone looking to make some extra $.

Please reply by email: qmacaulay @reddeeradvocate.com or phone Quitcy at 403-314-4316

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of the morning ADVOCATE in Red Deer

ANDERS AREA INGLEWOOD AREA MORRISROE AREA SUNNYBROOK AREA VANIER AREA

Call Prodie: 403-314-4301 for more info

UNC

CROP PRODUCTION SERVICES is recruiting for a Full Time Operations Support person to join our team in Torrington, AB. Valid Class 1A and/or Class 3A license req’d. Interested applicants should fax their resume to (403)631-2424 or email: nikki.szakaly@cpsagu.ca

Counter Salesperson A local company requires an enthusiastic person for counter sales.

Email resume to mark@aesreddeer.com

880

Misc.

Help

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ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Sunday Life

Johnstone Crossing

Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

(Reliable vehicle needed.)

880

Misc.

Help

ROSEDALE AREA Rowell Cl. & Ritson Cl. $87/mo.

ALSO West half of Robinson Cres, Rich Cl., & Ryan Cl. Area. $84/mo.

TIMBERLANDS AREA Turner Cres., Timothy Dr., Towers Cl., Tobin Gt. $113/mo.

ALSO Timberstone Way, Talson Place, Thomas Place, Trimble Cl., Traptow Cl. & Thompson Cres. $307/mo.

Call Jamie 403-314-4306

DSM INC.

looking for laborers, in the Innisfail area.

Salary is $15.00/hr. Fax resume to: 403-314-0676.

EMBROIDERY MACHINE OPERATOR, Sewing exp an asset. Mon-Fri 8-4. $14-17 hr. dep on exp.

Apply in person to Grand Central Stitchin’ #7, 7439 49th Ave. Cr. Red Deer

SERVICE BEN ’S WRITER FUSION PRODUCTION SYSTEMS INC., a growing, well-established fabrication facility in Red Deer is hiring for the position of

Attributes:

ANDERS AREA Anders St. / Armstrong Close Addinnell Close / Allan St. Abbott Close / Anders St. Anders Close INGLEWOOD AREA Isherwood Close Issard Close

Lund Close

Sherwood Cres.

VANIER AREA Viscount Drive Vickers Close Volks Place / Vanier Drive Vanson Close / Visser St. Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info ********************** TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 403-314-4300

Employment Training

900

SAFETY

TRAINING CENTRE OILFIELD TICKETS

Industries #1 Choice!

“Low Cost” Quality Training

403.341.4544

24 Hours Toll Free 1.888.533.4544

R H2S Alive (ENFORM) R First Aid/CPR R Confined Space R WHMIS & TDG R Ground Disturbance R (ENFORM) D&C B.O.P. R D&C (LEL) #204, 7819 - 50 Ave. (across from Totem) (across from Rona North)

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GOLDENDOODLES! Local breeder, breeding for 8 years. Black and Silver Medium doodles available.

Meet the parents and see how your pup is raised. www.ooodlesofdoodles.com 403-346-2477 MAREMMA puppies 7 M, 2 F, 403-392-7481 SILVER Lab pups P.B. Parents CKC reg. vet checked, 1st & 2nd shots. 3 F, 1 M. $500 403-843-6564, 785-5772

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stuff CLASSIFICATIONS

1580

BOYS skates CCM kids size 13, like new $25; 403-314-9603 WINTER boots, Bogs, kids size 1, waterproof, new $90, asking $30 403-314-9603

1860

Sporting Goods

3020

Houses/ Duplexes

1950 SQ. FT. walk out duplex w/off street parking, 3 bdrm., 3 bull baths, 6 appls., great location. No pets, N/S, $1675. rent/SD Avail. Feb. 1. 403-318-5465.

2 BDRM. main floor of House. Newly reno’d.

403-872-2472 3 BDRM. in Sylvan. 4 appls., fenced yard. No pets. All utils. incl. 403-347-6033 3 FLR, 3 Bdrm house w/3 bath, new paint & carpets & deck at 7316-59 Ave. Avail. to over 30 tenants.

No pets. Off street parking for 3 vehicles. Rent $1500, D.D. $1500. 403-341-4627 3 bdrm. house, main floor, 5 appls., fenced yard, large deck, rent $1400 incl. all utils. $900 s.d. Avail.

Feb. 1. 403-304-5337 N. END 3 bdrm. duplex, 1 up/2 down, 2 full baths 1 up, 1 down, 5 appls, blinds, in floor heating in bsmt, n/s, no pets $1600. avail. immed. Shane/Mellanie 403- 346-4585 or 403-740-9504 to view STETTLER 2 bdrm., dbl. car garage, quiet cul de sac, 6 or 12 mo. lease, $1300 + utils, n/s, no pets 780-221-9528 test/call.

SYLVAN LAKE 2 bdrm. fully furn. dishes, linen, cable & utils. incl’d. $1200.

403-880-0210

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

32 HOLMES ST.

1 1/2 blocks west of mall, 3 bdrm. bi-level, blinds, lg. balcony, 4 appls, no pets, n/s, rent $1245 SD $1000 Avail. Feb. 15th.

403-304-7576 or 347-7545 BEAUTIFUL Comfortable 3 bdrm. townhouse in Oriole Park. Super location for access to all major arteries without being bothered by noise.

Att. garage, 1-1/2 bath, 5 appls., #23 6300 Orr Dr. N/S, avail. Jan. 1. $1425/mo.

Hearthstone Property Management 403-896-8552 or 403-396-9554

HALMAN Heights

SKIS, Tyrolia with poles and size 10 boots. $75.

403-346-2070

newer exec. 3 bdrm. bi-level townhouse 1447 sq. ft. 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, blinds, lg. balcony, fenced in rear, front/rear parking, no dogs, rent $1395 SD $1000. n/s Avail. immed.

403-304-7576 / 347-7545

1900

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Make your travel plans now.

KITSON CLOSE

Kyte/Kelloway Cres.

Lovely 3 level exec.

3 bdrm. townhouse 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, concrete patio, blinds, front/rear parking, no dogs, n/s, rent $1395 SD $1000 Avail. immed.

403-304-7576 or 347-7545 SOUTHWOOD PARK 3110-47TH Avenue, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, generously sized, 1 1/2 baths, fenced yards, full bsmts. 403-347-7473, Sorry no pets. www.greatapartments.ca

1630

ADULT 2 BDRM. spacious suites 3 appls., heat/water BRAND NEW 1340 sq. ft. incld., Oriole Park. bungalow, 2 bdrm., den, 403-350-1620 Gloria dbl. att. garage. $384,900.

EASTVIEW, 1 bdrm. bsmt.

Call Glen 403-588-2231 suite, fully furnished, n/s, no pets, $750/MO, for single $875 for dbl. Utils. incld.

Avail. immed.

FREE Weekly list of 403-782-9357 or 352-1964 properties for sale w/details, GLENDALE reno’d 2 bdrm. prices, address, owner’s apartments, avail. immed, phone #, etc. 342-7355 rent $875 403-596-6000 Help-U-Sell of Red Deer LACOMBE, 1 BDRM. apt. www.homesreddeer.com avail. Feb 1, power, heat, water pd. Rent $735. dd same. N/S, no pets, no children. 403-782-2681 INNISFAIL: New LARGE, 1 & 2 BDRM. DUPLEX large single att.

SUITES. 25+, adults only garage, 1.5 lots, walkout, n/s, no pets 403-346-7111 infloor heat, air cond., 2 large decks, fully dev. up/down & landscaped, high eff. furnace & water heater. $339,000.

1 & 2 bdrm., Avail. immed.

403-396-3203 Adult bldg. N/S No pets 403-755-9852

MORRISROE MANOR

MASON MARTIN HOMES

MOUNTVIEW

3 level 3 bdrm. townhouse 5 appls, 1 1/2 bath, blinds, no pets, n/s, rent $1445 SD $1000 avail. Feb. 15.

403-304-7576 or 347-7545

Travel Packages

2 SPEC HOMES Ready for your colours.

Can be shown at any time.

10 & 98 MacKenzie Cres.

Lacombe. 403-588-8820

CLASSIFICATIONS

FOR RENT • 3000-3200 WANTED • 3250-3390

2 PERSON ice fishing tent $59, some accessories avail, Polyethalene sled for hauling supplies over ice or snow, 62” x 22” x 5”d $63 403-342-7460

1640

2140

1660

2190

WANTED

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

Savoy Cres. / Sydney Close

1840

NOW RENTING 1 & 2 BDRM. APT’S. 2936 50th AVE. Red Deer Newer bldg. secure entry w/onsite manager, 5 appls., incl. heat & hot water, washer/dryer hookup, infloor heating, a/c., car plug ins & balconies.

Call 403-343-7955 PENHOLD 1 bdrm., incl. heat/water, 4 appls. $725 avail. immed., 403-348-6594

THE NORDIC

1 & 2 bdrm. adult building, N/S. No pets.

403-596-2444

Roommates Wanted

3080

ACREAGE Home to share N/S, within 5 mins. of RD $425+ , 403-357-9352

Rooms For Rent

3090

2 ROOMS $550./mo.

Call 403-352-7417 2 ROOMS in fully equip., 1200 sq.ft. common EXC. SUITE in Lacombe. c/w maid service, daily & weekly.

Call 403-396-3616 FURN. room, all utils. and cable incld, $450/mo.

403-506-3277 ROOM FOR RENT. 403-343-0421

Warehouse Space

MUST SELL

New Home. 1335 sq.ft. bi-level, 24x23 att. garage.

403-588-2550

OPEN HOUSE

SAT 2-4, 163 ALLAN ST. $358,000 3 Bed/2 Bath, Covered Deck & Double Attached Garage Other features include a fireplace, Modern Open Concept for Kitchen Design & hardwood floors, lower level: family room, den & bedroom, large storage A HOME FOR ALL AGES! Call Margaret Comeau RE/MAX 403.391.3399

www.laebon.com Laebon Homes 346-7273

You can save thousands!

Helping sellers sell for a low set fee. No advance fee.

Money back guarantee.

3140

BAY FOR RENT, 1800 sq. ft., drive through bay in heavy industrial area.

780-305-4688 SMALL / LARGE SPACES -Free standing - fenced yards For all your needs.

400-46,000 ft. 403-343-6615

Mobile Lot

Custom new homes planning service.

Kyle, 403-588-2550

104x353 lot in the heart of Sylvan Lake. Excellent location for future development. $449,900.

3190

PADS $450/mo.

Brand new park in Lacombe.

Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., 2 bath. As Low as $75,000.

Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820

4 bdrm., 2 bath in Bentley.

Open concept oak kitchen.

Beautifully landscaped. $199,999. 403-877-5052

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HELP-U-SELL OF RED DEER 403-342-7355

homes

3050

Condos/ Townhouses

4010

3060

4040

40+ ground flr in Sierras on Taylor Drive. Games room, library, pool & hot tub. $268,900. Help-U-Sell Red Deer 403-342-7355

NEW CONDO

1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. $192,000. 403-588-2550

To Advertise Your Business or Service Here

Antiques, furniture and estates. 342-2514

SUNNYBROOK AREA

Springfield Ave.

1830

rentals

4020

Houses For Sale

1720

Vista Village

Somerset Close

1790

3060

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To deliver 1 day a week in BOWDEN

MORRISROE AREA

OFFICE Jet printer, scanner, fax, photocopier w/manuals $40; 403-314-9603

SIX 5/8” shelf boards, various lengths, 16” wide, must take all $40; 25 legal size file holders, like new all for $10; 2 boxes of nails, assorted, $3/box, 3 stacking chairs metal frame w/wooden seat and back $8/ea, desk top fan 3 The position will be spd $10; 1 deer antler responsible for: mount on shield • Knowledge of pipe, flange, $60 403-314-2026 fittings & steel plates • Verifying materials for WASHER/DRYER SET required shipment $200.

• Unload & verify counts CHROME TABLE for shipments received & 4 CHAIRS $100.

• Ability to identify & report MOTORIZED SCOOTER promptly to supervisor; $2000. & discrepancies, shortages/ Call 403-318-9840 overages or damages with any deliveries or returns Piano & • Ability to load/unload trucks & trailers safely Organs & efficiently 1917 MASON RISCH. • Organize & clean yard Completely refinished.

• Conduct scheduled Re-tuned. Exc. cond. inspections for equipment $1800 obo.

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THE POSITION WILL BE AGRICULTURAL RESPONSIBLE FOR: • Warehouse Management TRAILERS for sale or rent CLASSIFICATIONS Job site, offi ce, well site or CLASSIFICATIONS • Process received material 2000-2290 storage. Skidded or (unload, verification, 4000-4190 wheeled. Call 347-7721.

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The Yard Worker is responsible for various duties but is not limited to: loading trucks/trailers, operating forklifts, helping to organize shipments, yard maintenance and cleaning.

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SWAMPERS F/T needed immediately for a fast growing waste & recycling company.

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“Baby Bullet” food processor. Mint condition.

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Accounting

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of BRIAN DUNNILL who died on December 25th 2013 If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by April 29th, 2014 with Klaus G. Ruschin, Barrister and Solicitor at

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BY THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA — The battle between Ottawa and the provinces and territories over a contentious federal jobs training proposal appears far from over.

The provinces are glad the federal Conservatives are offering more flexibility on how the Canada Job Grant would be funded, but there’s no agreement yet, Manitoba’s jobs minister said Friday after a conference call with her counterparts.

“The provinces are united in their commitment to working together with the federal government,” Theresa Oswald said in a statement.

“We have seen some flexibility ... which is encouraging but there is still work to be done.”

Oswald said she wants a plan that ensures all unemployed Manitobans are able to access programs that will give them the skills they need to get a good job — a sentiment echoed by her more combative Ontario counterpart.

Ottawa’s plan to drain hundreds of millions of dollars from provincial and territorial job training programs to help fund the grant is still a sticking point, Ontario’s training minister Brad Duguid said ahead of the ministers’ call.

He wouldn’t say if it was non-negotiable, or if Ontario was prepared to walk away if the federal government refuses to bend on the issue. But he suggested there is room for the Tories to sweeten their latest offer.

Duguid said the provinces need to make it clear to Ottawa that “there’s still a long way to go, but that we hope that they can continue to address these ongoing challenges.”

Allen Roach, the Prince Edward Island minister who is co-chairing a group provincial ministers responsible for the labour market, sent a letter to federal minister Jason Kenney, saying the provinces continue to have “fundamental concerns.”

“Ministers are united in their concerns and expressed disappointment

that you continue to propose to fund the Canada Job Grant through substantial cuts to (existing labour market) programs,” Roach’s letter states.

“These programs serve our most vulnerable Canadians and have demonstrated positive results.”

The proposed Canada Job Grant is supposed to provide $15,000 to each eligible worker, with the cost divided equally among Ottawa, the provinces and employers.

But the provinces have resisted, saying it would divert millions of federal dollars from programs the provinces already run, while asking them to pony up another $300 million to match funds for the grant.

Kenney, who is responsible for reaching a deal with the provinces, recently offered to cover the provincial portion of the proposed grants, raising their contribution to $10,000.

“The provinces have been offered the flexibility to cover a significant portion of the funds for the Canada Job Grant from the Labour Market Development Agreement,” which provides funds to help the EI-eligible unemployed, said a federal government official, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Duguid said while Kenney’s counter-offer covers the additional $300 million that the provinces would have to find, it would still take $300 million in federal money out of existing provincially run programs for youth, aboriginals and disabled people — workers the Tories have promised to help.

“Proposing a $300-million cut across the country — and in Ontario, $116 million cut — to programs that serve our most vulnerable workers without replacing that funding in any way of those programs is a funny way of showing concern for vulnerable workers and marginalized groups,” he said in an interview.

“That’s our major sticking point.”

The money comes through the Labour Market Agreements, which are meant to help the unemployed who

don’t qualify for employment insurance, as well as low-skilled or poorly educated workers who do have jobs.

But the federal Tories say they do provide other money to help youth, aboriginal and older workers, as well as $2.2 billion a year through two other labour agreements — including the Labour Market Development Agreement — that help workers who are eligible for EI and people with disabilities.

Although the Tories are offering to increase their contribution to the Canada Job Grant, they’re not offering any additional funds. Some groups say that will cut the number of grants and reduce the program’s impact.

“What it means is that there’s less money to provide to individual employers, but there would be fewer employers that would benefit from the grant, and that would be unfortunate,” said Jayson Myers, president and CEO of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters.

The federal and provincial governments should be working together to address the lack of skilled workers and find out which training programs are working, he said.

“The issue around training and skills development is much broader than simply the issue around the jobs grant,” Myers said.

“And I would hope that the provinces and the federal government would be able to speak about or able to discuss a wide variety of issues ... what has to be done in terms of changing the way we do training, as well as the funding part of it.”

The Tories touted the plan in last October’s throne speech and have spent millions of dollars advertising it, all without the agreement of the provinces and territories. Kenney’s first sit-down with his counterparts was in early November.

Kenney has said he’s cautiously optimistic an agreement can be reached before the plan is scheduled to go into effect April 1.

Human rights commission says Quebec values charter won’t stand up to legal fight

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — The province’s human rights commission says many provisions of Quebec’s proposed values charter are unlikely to withstand legal challenges and would only serve to create more confusion than clarity.

Commission president Jacques Fremont said the bill foreshadows a sharp decline in individual rights and freedoms and would likely create the perfect climate for more conflict and litigation in Quebec society.

It concludes that much of the proposed legislation would have to be heavily modified before it could be deemed compliant with the Quebec Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

“In some cases, it passes the threshold and in others it doesn’t,” Fremont told a news conference Friday.

The commission was due to testify at a later date at public hearings on the values charter but Fremont went public with his organization’s memoir after parts of it were leaked in a newspaper.

The charter, known as Bill 60, has created a deep rift in Quebec. Some have welcomed it as a necessary measure while others have

blasted it as a source of division and a political ploy to turn attention away from more pressing matters.

Parti Quebecois Leader Pauline Marois campaigned during the 2012 election campaign on an emotionally charged pledge to introduce a “Charter of Secularism,” notably aimed at restricting Islamic headwear in public institutions.

Bill 60 would forbid public employees from wearing visible religious symbols including hijabs, turbans, kippas and larger-than-average crucifixes.

The mandate of the human rights commission was to analyze the proposed legislation. It predicts the bill would trigger confusion and an avalanche of legal challenges.

Fremont said the tools that exist now are sufficient.

His office receives 2,500 complaints a year, with those relating to reasonable accommodation making up less than one per cent of that number.

The commission has concerns about proposals that would amend the provincial charter of rights, saying the changes would weaken it.

About half of the more than 100 pages in its brief are dedicated to those reforms.

The charter of rights and freedoms is the best tool as it has already been through rigorous court challenges and has been tested repeatedly over the years, Fremont said.

“It is our clear reading that the (rights) charter is sufficient to deal with all the issues that are raised actually,” Fremont said. “If it’s not perceived as sufficient by the legislator, so be it.”

But Fremont stopped short of expressing any firm opinion on the legislation, saying it wasn’t in the commission’s mandate.

“We’re not there to tell them what to do,” Fremont said.

“It’s clearly for the Quebec national assembly to make up its own mind.”

The PQ government has insisted it won’t back down on the values charter and is ready to make it an election issue if need be.

The plan has fuelled heated debates in the province since it was unveiled last year and some opponents believe the minority PQ could use identity as a wedge issue in an election campaign.

Government hearings on the values charter began Tuesday and are expected to last two months.

As many as 200 individuals and groups are expected to appear.

Some have commented that Bill 60 infringes on personal freedoms and violates the federal and Quebec charters of rights, which guarantee freedom of religion.

But the PQ has called it a way to shield the province from what it describes as encroaching fundamentalism. It also believes Bill 60 would provide protection against gender discrimination.

On Friday, another organization added its voice to the debate, calling on the government to replace Bernard Drainville, the cabinet minister who is spearheading the legislation.

Quebec Inclusif said Drainville doesn’t understand the legal ramifications of Bill 60.

The government has not yet released any arguments or opinions that indicate the legislation would be legal.

The lobby group — a mix of federalist and sovereigntist voices opposed to the charter — said Justice Minister Bertrand St-Arnaud would do a better job, saying he’s more “competent” because he’s a trained lawyer.

Neighbours dug with hands to free Winnipeg boy from collapsed snowbank

BY THE CANADIAN PRESS WINNIPEG — A nine-year-old boy who was dug out of a snowbank by neighbours outside his home had been playing and somehow became buried, one of his rescuers said Friday.

Cathy Kinsman was in her suburban home in the Fort Richmond neighbourhood of Winnipeg on Wednesday night when fellow neighbours came rushing to her door to ask for help.

“They were saying the little boy was stuck in the snow and they needed help to try and get him out,” Kinsman said.

“So we all put on our coats and ran outside and (started) digging, digging, digging away. He was pretty much bur-

ied on his chest and his legs, so we all just dug with our hands and whatever to get him out.”

The adults brought the unconscious boy indoors and started performing CPR until paramedics arrived several minutes later and rushed him to hospital, she said.

Police confirmed Friday the boy had become trapped in the snow. They said it was unclear whether he had been digging a tunnel or doing something else. They said he was taken to hospital in critical condition.

Such cases are uncommon but not unheard of.

A snow fort or tunnel can look sturdy but can collapse and trap people underneath, said the head of a Winnipeg-based survival school.

“If you’re lying flat in there, head

first, and several feet of densely packed snow fall on you, it could pin you,” said Dave MacDonald, a former search-and-rescue technician who runs the International Canadian School of Survival.

People can also become disoriented and have trouble breathing under heavy snow, he said.

MacDonald suggested that parents can make efforts to monitor their children while they play in the snow. Kids can also use walkie-talkies to stay in touch and should be taught to build at least two entrances to any snow tunnel, he added.

Kinsman said neighbours are rallying around the boy’s family members.

She did not want to identify them — neither did police —but said they were new to Canada.

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1971 — Quebec requires English-lan-

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1967 — Yellowknife becomes capital of the Northwest Territories. Administration is transferred on Sept. 15.

1958 — Bill O’Ree starts playing for the Boston Bruins. He is the first black person in the National Hockey League.

1919 — Canadian delegation attends opening of First World War Peace Congress.

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